Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Arnett was shot and killed while making his rounds. He noticed an open cellar door on a general store and went to investigate. He located two men inside the cellar and ordered them to come out. As the second man exited he opened fire on the marshal, killing him. Both men were arrested and charged with murder.
Marshal Arnett had served with the agency for only 3 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Arnett served with the McLoud Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the McLoud community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Arnett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Arthur D. Arnett 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur D. Arnett's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur D. Arnett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur D. Arnett is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur D. Arnett was killed by gun; unknown type.
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