Patrolman David Roberts, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman David Roberts

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, May 27, 2011

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David Roberts

Patrolman David Roberts succumbed to injuries associated with a gunshot wound sustained on March 29, 1985.

He was shot in the face while attempting to arrest a suspect at an apartment building on South Clarkson Street. The suspect had been a part of a 13-hour crime spree in the area.

He was left paralyzed on the left side of his body, and his condition continued to deteriorate until he passed away.

The subject was convicted of assault.

Patrolman Roberts had served with the Denver Police Department for six years. He was survived by his daughter, a brother, and two sisters.

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Age 58
Tour 6 years
Badge 79-36

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, March 29, 1985
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Convicted of assault

arrest attempt

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Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

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