Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, August 17, 1990
Add to My HeroesPatrick Elton Roberts, Jr.
Sergeant Patrick Roberts died from the AIDS virus which he contracted while at a crime scene. Sergeant Roberts' death is the first reported line-of-duty death caused by AIDS in the nation.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1533
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
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