Deputy Sheriff Robert Ray Anderson, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

Deputy Sheriff Robert Ray Anderson

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Thursday, December 1, 1994

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Robert Ray Anderson

Deputy Robert Sanderson succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 25 years earlier when he was shot by a prisoner in his custody on March 5, 1969.

The wound caused Deputy Sanderson to become paralyzed. He died from complications of the wound on December 1, 1994.

Deputy Sanderson had served with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for only six months.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, March 5, 1969
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Anderson,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Multnomah County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 1, 2024