Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Cross was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a vehicle between Seminole and Wewoka. One of the three occupants produced a handgun and shot Deputy Cross in the abdomen twice. He was taken to a local hospital where he died the following day
One suspect was apprehended the next day and identified by Deputy Cross before he died of his injuries. A second suspect was apprehended a few days later. On May 11, 1927, the one Deputy Cross identified was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. On December 2, 1931, he received an eight month parole. On June 8, 1932, his received a full parole. The third suspect was shot and critically wounded by police officers in Francis, Oklahoma, on May 22, 1927.
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya mother of falen officer Larry Lasater March 30th, 2010
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Cross served with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Wewoka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Cross.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John Cross 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 Seminole County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 85.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Cross's cause is highlighted.
How John Cross Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1931
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Cross is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Cross was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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