Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Thomas Little was shot and killed during an investigation of illegal whiskey. After receiving a tip he located several gallons of whiskey and changed its location so the owner would not find it. Marshal Little returned later in the day with a man from town to help recover the whiskey. While on the scene an argument ensued between the two and the man shot Marshal Little with his own gun.
It is believed the whiskey belonged to the man Marshal Little recruited to help recover it. The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years.
Marshal Little had served with the agency for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Little gave the Dustin Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dustin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Little.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Thomas J. Little 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 Dustin Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Thomas J. Little's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas J. Little Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 10 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas J. Little is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas J. Little was killed by officer's handgun.
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