Sheriff Joe E. Robertson
End of Watch: Sun, Sep 3rd, 1916
Date of Incident: Sun, Sep 3rd, 1916
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 39
Survivors
His wife and five children
Incident
Sheriff Robertson was shot and killed when he and his Deputy went to serve a warrant on a suspect who had been mistreating his family and terrorizing the town. As they approached the house the suspect came out and shot Sheriff Robertson. The Deputy was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
440 Main Street
1st Floor Courthouse
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008
(502) 732-7010
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