Roll of Honor
Incident
Posseman Anderson was shot and killed as he and three deputies went to arrest a suspect wanted for stealing cattle. As they arrived to serve the warrant, they heard shots fired and located the suspect holding a rifle. The suspect took cover and opened fire, striking Posseman Anderson in the head. The deputies returned fire, and the suspect surrendered.
Posseman Anderson had served for one day at the time of his death.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Posseman Anderson served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Posseman Peter Anderson 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 Oklahoma County Sheriff's Dept., 6 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 54.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Peter Anderson's cause is highlighted.
How Peter Anderson Compares
Offender Outcome
Captured
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Peter Anderson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Peter Anderson was killed by rifle; winchester.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Oklahoma County Sheriff's Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
