Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Robbie Whitebird and Deputy Sheriff Marvin Williams were shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
Both deputies and an officer from the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Department were approaching the front door of the target location when they were fired on. Both deputies were struck by the gunfire.
After being wounded, Deputy Whitebird fell into the home. Other deputies entered the home and pulled him to safety; however, he succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Deputy Williams succumbed to his injuries while being flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City.
The suspect surrendered a short time later after barricading himself in his home. On March 12, 2012, the subject pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and several other charges. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Deputy Whitebird had served with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for 15 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his brothers and fiance.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Whitebird gave the Seminole County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Wewoka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Whitebird.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Robbie Chase Whitebird 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. Robbie Chase Whitebird's cause is highlighted.
How Robbie Chase Whitebird Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robbie Chase Whitebird is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robbie Chase Whitebird was killed by handgun; 9 mm.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Seminole County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
