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Robert Jackson Eury Sr.
- May. 05, 1972 -
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Resided: |
Concord (Cabarrus County) NC, USA
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Born: | May. 10, 1922 |
Fallen: | May. 05, 1972 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 49 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Cabarrus County Sheriff's Dept. - NC
30 Corban Ave SE Concord, NC
28025 USA (704)920-3000 |
County: | Cabarrus |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Lieutenant |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
17 years
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Bio: Cpl. Robert J. Eury Served his nation in the United States Army during World War II.
'Eury, Robert J., Cpl., 331 Sta Comp Sqd. Entered service 31 Dec 1942; served 24 months in foreign theaters and received the EAMET Medal, American Theater Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Meritorious United Award. He was discharged 9 Jan 1946.' |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Midland,
Cabarrus County,
NC
USA
Fri. May. 05, 1972
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Summary: |
Lieutenant Robert Eury was shot and killed with his own revolver after responding to a domestic disturbance in Midland, fifteen miles south of Concord.
A 22 year old man gained control of the officer's service weapon during a struggle and shot him in the head. After the shooting, another deputy arrived at the scene and took the suspect into custody.
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Disposition: |
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on September 15, 1972. His sentence was later commuted to life in prison. |
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