Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Sam Robertson was shot and killed while raiding a poker game in Wolf Township. After arriving at the location he informed everyone there to report to him the following day, instead of arresting them that night.
While talking to the men the game's lookout guard returned to the home and observed Constable Robertson. He immediately opened fire, fatally wounding the constable.
The suspect, 28, was later arrested. He plead guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on December 12, 1960.
Constable Robertson was survived by his wife and eight children.
Survivors
Constable Robertson was survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Robertson served with the Wolf Township Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Maud community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Robertson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable David Samuel "Sam" Robertson 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Samuel "Sam" Robertson's cause is highlighted.
How David Samuel "Sam" Robertson Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1960
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Samuel "Sam" Robertson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Samuel "Sam" Robertson was killed by handgun.