Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Perry Chuculate was shot and killed while searching for a stolen vehicle on Colby Hill, four miles west of Sallisaw.
He and another deputy stopped a speeding car, and as they approached it, the occupants exited and opened fire with rifles. The car was occupied by a gang of bank robbers, led by two brothers, who had just committed a robbery.
One brother was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years. The other brother escaped jail while appealing his 35-year sentence for manslaughter. He went on to form the Kimes-Terrill and Cotton Top Walker Gang.
Deputy Chuculate had served with the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Chuculate gave the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sallisaw community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Chuculate.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Perry Chuculate is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 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 69.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Sequoyah 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. Perry Chuculate's cause is highlighted.
How Perry Chuculate Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Perry Chuculate is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Perry Chuculate was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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