Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Ben Pearson was shot and killed while attempted to arrest a drunk man who was brandishing a pistol at a dance. The suspect shot Deputy Pearson twice in the torso, killing him.
The suspect fled the dance hall and was never apprehended.
Deputy Pearson was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Pearson was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Pearson served with the Atoka County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Atoka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pearson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Ben F. Pearson 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 Atoka County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 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. Ben F. Pearson's cause is highlighted.
How Ben F. Pearson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ben F. Pearson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ben F. Pearson was killed by handgun.
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