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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Carl Starr was shot and killed while trying to arrest bootleggers two miles north of Collinsville.
Around 6:40 p.m., Deputy Starr and the sheriff stopped a wagon believed to contain alcohol transported from Kansas. While the sheriff spoke to one of the subjects and the driver at the front of the wagon, Deputy Starr went to the back. One of the men jumped out and shot Deputy Starr in the back. Then he went around to the front and fired at the sheriff, striking him in the arm, and shooting the horse. The horse fell on the sheriff, and despite returning fire, he was unable to hit the shooter, but he was able to keep his gun drawn on one of the other men. The shooter and the driver fled but were apprehended a few hours later.
The two suspects were sentenced to life in prison. The driver was not charged.
Deputy Starr had served in law enforcement for years, but had only started working with the Rogers County Sheriff's Office a few weeks before he was killed. His father had served as a judge of the Cherokee Nation, and his brother was the Sheriff of Tahlequah.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Starr served with the Rogers County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Claremore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Starr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rogers County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1912, 6 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 35. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 35. 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. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Rogers County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Rogers County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
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