Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy George Miller and Deputy John Middleton were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in a cafe.
As the deputies entered the cafe the suspect saw them and opened fire with a handgun, striking each deputy three times. Deputy Miller succumbed to his wounds at the scene and Deputy Middleton succumbed to his wounds the following day. The suspect immediately surrendered to local officials.
On September 29, 1923, the suspect, who claimed self defense, was acquitted.
Deputy Miller had served with the Kay County Sheriff's Office for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Miller gave the Kay County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newkirk community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff George Daniel Miller 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 Kay County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Daniel Miller's cause is highlighted.
How George Daniel Miller Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Daniel Miller is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Kay County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
