Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Wednesday, July 21, 1937
Edward J. Roberts
Deputy Roberts was shot and killed after responding to a report of a murder at a factory. An enraged former employee had just killed his ex-boss and when Deputy Roberts approached the suspect shot him. As Deputy Roberts lay wounded, the suspect took his gun and shot him again, killing him. A factory worker who witnessed the gun battle shot and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed by a civilian
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 Reflectionsmy father edward lloyd roberts was james and grace's oldest son. he came to the territory of alaska shortly before his dad was killed. with the depression in full swing there was no money to return to az. therwfore, my family became the alaska branch of the roberts family. we still are. however it doesn't make me any less proud of my grandfather
tom roberts
grandson
September 14, 2017
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