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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Albert Powell was shot and killed as he and the Chelsea city marshal surprised three men burglarizing a store.
The two officers were patrolling together when they observed the men walking away from a local hardware store. The city marshal turned the car around and as they came close the men opened fire, killing Deputy Powell.
The body of one of the suspects was found outside of town a short time later. Officers speculated that he had been shot and killed by his companions. One suspect was apprehended several days later and charged with several crimes including Deputy Powell's murder. The murder charge was later dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Deputy Powell had served with the Rogers County Sheriff's Office for one year.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Powell gave the Rogers County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Claremore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Powell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rogers County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Albert is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 14 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 58. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Albert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Albert was 58. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 58. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Rogers County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Rogers County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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