Incident
Police Officer Stuart Roberts was shot and killed during an argument at 114 S. 27th Street in Camden. Officer Roberts and the subject had been fueding for a few weeks and it cummulated with both men brandishing weapons. The subject went back into his home and fired shots from his upstairs window, striking Officer Roberts. On January 20, 1976, the suspect, 24, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years. Officer Roberts had served with the Camden Police Department for over one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtn9h50b6b4xv454mzfs4- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Stuart. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
You barely got started.
Police Officer Roberts gave the Camden Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Camden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Roberts.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Camden Police Department has lost 13 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Stuart is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Stuart is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stuart is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1975, 1 officer at Camden Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 3.
In 1975, 5 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1975, 163 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1975, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stuart was 24. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Camden Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 23 and 30; the middle age was 26. Stuart had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 1.6 years.
Stuart was 24. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Stuart had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Stuart was 24. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Stuart had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stuart was 24. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Stuart had served 1.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 14.3% of these deaths at Camden Police Department; July holds the most, 42.9%. Wednesdays: 14.3%.
October holds 8.3% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 53.8% of all 13 deaths at Camden Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 57.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Camden Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Stuart among them.
-
Allen I. Palmer
Sep 24, 1917
-
Harry Adams Corson Oct 17, 1918
-
Frederick K. Broome Oct 17, 1918
-
William T. Feitz
Sep 2, 1934
-
Leon F. Puszcykowski Oct 23, 1939
-
George F. Jefferis Sep 5, 1951
-
Carmin Fuscellaro, Jr.
Feb 4, 1961
-
George E. Schultz, Jr.
Jul 5, 1969
-
Charles W. Sutman
Jul 5, 1969
-
Rand J. Chandler
Sep 2, 1969
-
Elwood Louis Ridge
Jul 2, 1973
-
Stuart L. Roberts
Oct 1, 1975
-
Leroy George Palmer
Dec 24, 2019
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Camden Police Department are honored on badge.nw.







