Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Homer Moss was shot and killed while attempting to take action when he witnessed a man shoot his wife in a cafe while he was eating dinner. When Chief Moss stood up to arrest the man he was shot and killed. The man then shot and killed himself.
The suspect and his wife had recently separated. She died from her wounds three days later.
Chief Moss had served with the Madill Police Department for only 2 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and fifteen children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Moss served with the Madill Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Madill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Moss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Homer Moss 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 Madill 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. Homer Moss's cause is highlighted.
How Homer Moss Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Homer Moss is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Homer Moss was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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