Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Robertson was shot and killed after arresting man for being drunk in public and for firing a firearm in public. The suspect, who was a friend of Policeman Robertson, had just lost his job at a local mine and began drinking and causing a disturbance at a local bar. Policeman Robertson was called to the scene and arrested the man.
The two walked back to the county jail and as Policeman Robertson opened the door the man suddenly pulled out his handgun and shot Policeman Robertson twice, once in the back and once in the back of the head, killing him.
The suspect fled the scene but was pursued by his brother and another man who witnessed the murder. He was caught a short distance away and returned to the jail. The man was convicted of Policeman Robertson's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Policeman Robertson had been appointed to the position of night policeman 2 years earlier. His term was set to expire at the end of the month.
Survivors
He was survived by eight brothers and sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Policeman Robertson gave the Eureka Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eureka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Policeman Robertson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Policeman Alex J. Robertson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In UT, 84 of 138 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this state's fallen. That is 6.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alex J. Robertson's cause is highlighted.
How Alex J. Robertson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alex J. Robertson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alex J. Robertson was killed by handgun.