Pamlico County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, May 15, 1969
Add to My HeroesRoger Wayne Fulford
Deputy Sheriff Roger Fulford was shot and killed on the outskirts of Bayboro while he and an ABC agent attempted to serve a warrant on a man for selling illegal whiskey.
As Deputy Fulford stood on the man's porch the man opened fire with a shotgun, killing him.
The subject was shot and killed by fellow officers following a prolonged standoff.
Deputy Fulford was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Pamlico County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsCorrection: Roger Fulford served only under Sheriff Leland Brinson, who didn't take office until 1966, I think. Prior to that, Robert Whorton was sheriff. My father, Troy Miller, was a deputy under Sheriff Whorton during that time. The only other deputy was Dunk Wise.
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