Detective Sergeant Roy Shambleau, Port Huron Police Department, Michigan

Detective Sergeant Roy Shambleau

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

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Grandfather;
Today, Oct 10, 2017, the Port Huron Police Department held a memorial service to honor your service and sacrifice for your family and community. A new headstone was unveiled in front of a large group of police officers, local dignitaries and your family. Your memory as one of Port Huron's Finest will never be forgotten. You are greatly missed, but your legacy survives.

David Wedge
Grandson

October 10, 2017