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Special Deputy Sheriff Luke Haley was shot and killed in downtown Orange after stopping to stop to a subject in front of the First National Bank.
As the two spoke the man struck Deputy Haley and then drew a gun. Deputy Haley drew his gun and shot the man, killing him. Another deputy, who possibly held a grudge against Deputy Haley, then stepped from the crowd and shot him several times. The deputy then handed the gun to his brother-in-law who reloaded the weapon.
Both men were arrested and charged with murder, however, the charges were later dismissed when 21 material witnesses failed to appear at the trial.
Deputy Haley had been appointed 14 days earlier to assist the sheriff in ridding crime from the oilfields.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Haley served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Haley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Orange County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Luther is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Luther is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Luther is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1922, 5 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Luther was 42. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Luther had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Luther was 42. 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. Luther had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Luther was 42. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Luther had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 11.3%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Orange County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Orange County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Luther among them.
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