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David Roberts

Case from Paris, TX dated Sep 21, 1985

Victim Details

Patrol David Wilburn Roberts

Male

White / Caucasian

Paris

TX

1985-09-21

23

David

Roberts

06/23/2026

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Patrol Officer David Wilburn Roberts, aged 23, was shot and killed on September 21, 1985, in Paris, Texas. He was a young and dedicated officer with the Paris Police Department, having served for two years. Officer Roberts was killed while attempting to apprehend suspects involved in an armed robbery.

The incident occurred when Officer Roberts stopped a vehicle matching the description of one used in a robbery at a Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store. As he was using his radio, one of the ...
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  • Paris police officer killed 35 years ago remembered - KXII
  • Remembering Paris Police Officer David Roberts - MyParisTexas
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