Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sharp was shot and killed in the Falls County Jail during an escape attempt. He had just opened the cell doors to give the inmates their lunch when he was attacked and shot with his own weapon. Although mortally wounded, he was able to thwart the escape by throwing the jail keys out of a window. Two prisoners were apprehended for the murder and hung the following year. Deputy Sharp was survived by his wife and four chidlren.
Survivors
Deputy Sharp was survived by his wife and four chidlren.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Sharp served with the Falls County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Marlin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Sharp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Sharp 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Falls County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Oscar Sharp's cause is highlighted.
How Oscar Sharp Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1921
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oscar Sharp is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oscar Sharp was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Falls County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
