Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Wednesday, July 21, 1937
Add to My HeroesEdward J. Roberts
Special Deputy Edward Roberts was shot and killed after responding to a report of a murder at a cotton factory in Litchfield Park.
An enraged former employee had just killed his ex-boss and when Deputy Roberts approached the man shot him. As Deputy Roberts lay wounded, the man took his gun and shot him again, killing him. A factory worker who witnessed the gun battle shot and killed the man.
Deputy Roberts had served as a special deputy in Litchfield Park for seven years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed by a civilian
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