Port Huron Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, October 10, 1930
Roy Shambleau
Detective Sergeant Roy Shambleau was shot and killed while he and another officer transported to armed robbery suspects to jail.
One of the men pulled out a .32 caliber handgun he had concealed in the small of his back and shot Sergeant Shambleau in the head three times. He then struggled with the other detective and shot him in the hand. The suspects were both apprehended by a detective following in another car and both sentenced to life at hard labor.
Sergeant Shambleau had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSgt. Shambleau,
88 years have passed since you gave up your life to protect the very city I call home. Your example lives on even today in Port Huron. Thank you for your service, and continue to enjoy your rest, sir. You are a hero to us even today.
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