Incident
Posseman Anderson was shot and killed as he and three deputies went to arrest a suspect wanted for stealing cattle. As they arrived to serve the warrant, they heard shots fired and located the suspect holding a rifle. The suspect took cover and opened fire, striking Posseman Anderson in the head. The deputies returned fire, and the suspect surrendered.
Posseman Anderson had served for one day at the time of his death.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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Posseman Anderson served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department has lost 11 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Peter is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Peter is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter 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 1890, 1 officer at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1890, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1890, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1890, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Peter was 46. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 46.5 and 50; the middle age was 49. Peter had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Peter was 46. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Peter had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Peter was 46. 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. Peter had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department; August holds the most, 33.3%. Fridays: 33.3%.
December holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 54.5% of all 11 deaths at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, 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 rifle; winchester, in 1.7% 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 rifle; winchester, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department has 11 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
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Peter Anderson Dec 26, 1890
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George Washington Garrison
Jun 5, 1908
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Frank Lewis Yeager
Nov 16, 1911
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Levi A. Ezzell Aug 24, 1914
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Homer Adrean
Aug 28, 1920
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Spear Cushman Crossley
Jun 15, 1922
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Howard O. Brewer
Mar 18, 1926
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Michael Lee Loudenslager
Apr 19, 1995
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Terry B. Fisher
Jan 12, 2014
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Robert Blaine Swartz
Aug 22, 2022
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Jeremy McCain
Mar 20, 2023
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
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