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. He died in prison March 5, 2016.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Died in prison
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"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called Sons of God." Matthew 5:9
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