Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Goodwin was shot and killed by the night chief, who held a grudge against the chief for beating him in the election for chief.
Chief Goodwin was walking down the street with another officer when they were met by the night chief in front of 218 West Chickasha Avenue. The night chief pulled out his gun and shot both officers, killing Chief Goodwin and wounding the other officer. The night chief was tried and acquitted.
Chief Goodwin had served with the Chickasha Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Goodwin gave the Chickasha Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chickasha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Goodwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Emmett Goodwin 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 Chickasha Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Emmett Goodwin's cause is highlighted.
How Emmett Goodwin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Emmett Goodwin is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Emmett Goodwin was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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