Philadelphia Deputy Sheriff Roy J. Fortson Jr.

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Deputy Sheriff Roy J. Fortson Jr.
Philadelphia County Sheriff's Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, November 13, 1982

 

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

 

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 13, 1982
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

 

Deputy Fortson was shot and killed when he attempted to stop the robbery of a bar. Deputy Fortson was inside the bar when the suspect entered and announced a hold-up. When Deputy Fortson attempted to intervene, the suspect shot and killed him.

The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. In an odd twist, the suspect turned out to be the cousin of Deputy Fortson.

Deputy Fortson was survived by his wife and child.

 

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