Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Beall and Chief of Police Joe Rowden of the Cushing Police Department were killed after a prisoner they were transporting caused them to crash their vehicle. The two officers were transporting two prisoners to the Payne County Jail on Highway 51 at 3:30 pm when one of the prisoners climbed over the front seat and attacked them. The vehicle crashed during the ensuing struggle, and both officers were killed in the accident. The suspect was convicted of murder but was paroled in the 1970s. Deputy Beall had served with the Payne County Sheriff's Office for five 5 years and had previously served with the Cushing Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Beall gave the Payne County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stillwater community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Beall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Mack Beall 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 Payne 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. Jerry Mack Beall's cause is highlighted.
How Jerry Mack Beall Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jerry Mack Beall is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jerry Mack Beall was killed by person.
Incident Location
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