Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Thomas Brumley was shot and killed as he and other officers were searching for armed robbery suspects. The officers had received information that the suspects would be hiding in a small house north of town. The officers had already checked two houses and were approaching the third when two men came out holding guns. The officers opened fire, killing both men. Chief Brumley, who was covering the rear of the house, was shot and killed by a suspect hiding in the basement. The man fled the scene and then shot and killed Officer Charles Lloyd during the ensuing search. The suspect was shot and killed by posse members the following morning. Chief Brumley's brother, Patrolman Sheppard Brumley, was also shot and killed in the line duty while serving with the Sapulpa Police Department.
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.
Chief of Police Brumley gave the Sapulpa Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sapulpa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Brumley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Thomas Jefferson Brumley 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 97,772 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 Sapulpa Police Department, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas Jefferson Brumley's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas Jefferson Brumley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas Jefferson Brumley is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas Jefferson Brumley was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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