Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Isaac Caldwell and Patrolman Lon Muxlow were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bar owner for a liquor violation. The man had repeatedly sold illegal bootleg at his parlor on Vilas Street between First and Second Streets. As the officers attempted to arrest him he produced a .38 caliber revolver and shot both officers in the head. The shooter was apprehended and convicted of manslaughter, but was later pardoned.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Caldwell served with the Guthrie Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Guthrie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Caldwell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Isaac B. Caldwell 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 Guthrie Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Isaac B. Caldwell's cause is highlighted.
How Isaac B. Caldwell Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Isaac B. Caldwell is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Isaac B. Caldwell was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
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