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Sergeant Mahan was shot and killed after surprising a burglary in progress. He was conducting a routine check on a local motel when he observed a man running from the location. As he turned around to follow the suspect, he was confronted by another man who disarmed him. The man handcuffed Sergeant Mahan with his own handcuffs, made him lie down, and shot him three times. Three suspects were apprehended, and one was executed for the murder in 1999. Sergeant Mahan had been with the Elk City Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Mahan gave the Elk City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Elk City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Mahan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Steven is the only officer of Elk City Police Department remembered here.
Steven is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Steven is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Steven is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1983, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1983, 106 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1983, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Steven was 30. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Steven had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Steven was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Steven had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Steven was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Steven had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Elk City Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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