Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Max Straub was killed by a man he was transporting to the Western State Hospital at Fort Supply. The man had committed himself and was being transported to the hospital when he somehow seized the deputy's .357 magnum pistol and shot him three times, including one near the left ear with powder burns and one in the left chest with powder burns. Witnesses observed the occupants of the patrol car wrestling in the front seat. The vehicle rolled into a ditch and stopped. The suspect exited the car and got on the driver's side, pushing something towards the passenger side and driving off. The vehicle was found about 3/4ths of a mile down the road, and the suspect was walking along the side of the road. The 25-year-old suspect was sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Straub had served with the Kiowa County Sheriff's Office for five months and previously served with the Mangum Police Department for over three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, mother, father, and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Straub gave the Kiowa County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hobart community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Straub.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Max G. Straub 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 Kiowa County Sheriff's Office, 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. Max G. Straub's cause is highlighted.
How Max G. Straub Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Max G. Straub is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Max G. Straub was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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