Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Charles Epperson was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to make an arrest. The suspect was able to gain control of Marshal Epperson's service weapon and hold the two officers at gunpoint. A second man suddenly ran up behind the officers and grabbed the second officer's weapon.
Marshal Epperson then attempted to regain control of his service weapon and the second suspect shot him as the two men struggled.
The two men were apprehended and one suspect sentenced to life in prision; one suspect found guilty of assaulting an officer and sentenced to 12 months in prison and a $500.00 fine (this conviction was later reversed).
Marshal Epperson had served with the Boynton Police Department for 2 months. He is buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
City Marshal Epperson On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boynton.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) June 25th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Epperson served with the Boynton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Boynton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Epperson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Charles Isaac Epperson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Boynton Police Department, 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. Charles Isaac Epperson's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Isaac Epperson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Isaac Epperson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Isaac Epperson was killed by handgun.
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