Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff Luke Haley was shot and killed in downtown Orange after stopping to stop to a subject in front of the First National Bank.
As the two spoke the man struck Deputy Haley and then drew a gun. Deputy Haley drew his gun and shot the man, killing him. Another deputy, who possibly held a grudge against Deputy Haley, then stepped from the crowd and shot him several times. The deputy then handed the gun to his brother-in-law who reloaded the weapon.
Both men were arrested and charged with murder, however, the charges were later dismissed when 21 material witnesses failed to appear at the trial.
Deputy Haley had been appointed 14 days earlier to assist the sheriff in ridding crime from the oilfields.
Special Deputy Sheriff Haley, On today, the 103rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange County,
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) March 7th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Haley served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Haley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Deputy Sheriff Luther P. Haley 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Orange County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Luther P. Haley's cause is highlighted.
How Luther P. Haley Compares
Offender Outcome
Charges dismissed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Luther P. Haley is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Luther P. Haley was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Orange County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
