Donald Roy Stockburger, a 63-year-old Caucasian deputy sheriff with the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department, was shot on December 11, 1990, in Fort Stockton, Texas, while assisting in stopping a man suspected of stealing items from several vehicles. The suspect was in a stolen vehicle and reportedly had several guns during the stop. Deputy Stockburger sustained injuries in that confrontation and died from those injuries on September 23, 1997.

Stockburger had served about ten years with the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department and previously served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. The suspect was later convicted of Deputy Stockburger’s murder and received a life sentence.

Anyone who knew Deputy Stockburger or who has information about the December 11, 1990 stop and shooting is asked to come forward.