Claiborne County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, September 3, 1977
Joseph Edd Roberts
Deputy Joseph E. Roberts was shot and killed with his own weapon as he attempted to arrest a suspect for burglary.
Deputy Roberts had served with the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department for 12 years and is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 73
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Roberts, your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to Claiborne County and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow LE Brother!
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
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