Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Arnold was shot and killed while investigating two suspicious youths near a city park at 0830 hours. When Sheriff Arnold grabbed hold of one, he produced a .22 caliber handgun and shot the sheriff in the head. Both, the shooter, age 22, and the other, 17, were suspected of having broken into two stores the night before. Both were arrested and charged with murder.
Both were convicted of Sheriff Arnold's murder.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 22nd, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Arnold served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Chandler community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Arnold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff George Edward Arnold 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 Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, 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. George Edward Arnold's cause is highlighted.
How George Edward Arnold Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Edward Arnold is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Edward Arnold was killed by handgun; .22 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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