Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Steve Gable was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a man for public drunkeness. The man slit Officer Gable's throat and then started kicking him as he lay on the ground. The man, 35, turned himself in the next day and was charged with Officer Gable's murder. The suspect, father of five, was convicted of second degree manslaughter and sentenced to four years.
Survivors
Officer Gable, a former reformatory guard, was survived by his wife and eight children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Gable served with the Mangum Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Mangum community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Gable.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Steve Cleburn Gable 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 Mangum Police Department, 1 of 2 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. Steve Cleburn Gable's cause is highlighted.
How Steve Cleburn Gable Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 4 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Steve Cleburn Gable is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Steve Cleburn Gable was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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