Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Aaron Roberts was shot and killed when he and another patrolman responded to a domestic disturbance at a cafe on Marietta Street. Patrolman Roberts' partner returned fire killing the suspect.
Survivors
Patrolman Roberts was survived by his wife and children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Roberts served with the Atlanta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Roberts.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Aaron Benett Roberts is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.8 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Atlanta Police Department, 58 of 88 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Aaron Benett Roberts's cause is highlighted.
How Aaron Benett Roberts Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Aaron Benett Roberts is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Aaron Benett Roberts was killed by gun.
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