Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Anderson Lewis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two brothers who were drinking. Both suspects were apprehended. One was charged with murder.
At the time, Sheriff Lewis was sheriff of Gains County, Indian Terrirtory, which later became Pittsburg County.
Sheriff Anderson was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Survivors
Sheriff Anderson was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Lewis served with the Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the McAlester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Lewis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Anderson Lewis is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 69.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Anderson Lewis's cause is highlighted.
How Anderson Lewis Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Anderson Lewis is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Anderson Lewis was killed by gun; unknown type.
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