Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, May 5, 1972
Add to My HeroesRobert Jackson Eury, Sr.
Lieutenant Robert Eury was shot and killed with his own revolver after responding to a domestic disturbance in Midland, fifteen miles south of Concord.
A 22-year-old man gained control of the officer's service weapon during a struggle and shot him in the head. After the shooting, another deputy arrived at the scene and took the suspect into custody.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death on September 15, 1972. His sentence was later commuted to life and he died in prison on March 5, 2016.
Lieutenant Eury was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, brother, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsLt. Eury,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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