Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Bobby Rudisill was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call at a local food store. Responding officers fired several hundred rounds into the store-room of the store, killing the suspect who shot Patrolman Rudisill. Three other suspects fled but were later apprehended. All three were convicted of murder and sentenced to life. One had his conviction reversed by the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals in 1963. Another was paroled on March 17, 1975.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rudisill served with the Ardmore Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ardmore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rudisill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Bobby Rudisill 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 Ardmore Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bobby Rudisill's cause is highlighted.
How Bobby Rudisill Compares
Offender Outcome
One shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bobby Rudisill is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bobby Rudisill was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Ardmore Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
