Roll of Honor
Incident
Assistant Chief of Police J.W. Hawkins was shot and killed at a political rally. The editor of the local newspaper had a disagreement with Assistant Chief Hawkins and when Assistant Chief Hawkins appeared at the rally the man shot and killed him. The man, who claimed self defense, was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years. He appealed and was released after posting bond. He was granted a new trial and acquitted on March 22, 1907.
Survivors
Assistant Chief Hawkins was survived by his his siblings.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant Chief of Police Hawkins served with the Lawton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lawton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief of Police Hawkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Assistant Chief of Police J. W. Hawkins 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 Lawton 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. J. W. Hawkins's cause is highlighted.
How J. W. Hawkins Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. W. Hawkins is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. W. Hawkins was killed by gun; unknown type.
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