Roane County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, March 10, 1979
Add to My HeroesAlan Wayne Shubert
Deputy Sheriff Alan Shubert was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a driver who was drunk and high on PCP.
He was en route to backup a deputy who was in a vehicle pursuit when the incident occurred on the bridge over the Clinch River. The driver of the other vehicle was also killed.
Deputy Shubert had been with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, brother and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 18
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Shubert.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 22, 2019
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