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Incident
Chief Goodwin was shot and killed by the night chief, who held a grudge against the chief for beating him in the election for chief.
Chief Goodwin was walking down the street with another officer when they were met by the night chief in front of 218 West Chickasha Avenue. The night chief pulled out his gun and shot both officers, killing Chief Goodwin and wounding the other officer. The night chief was tried and acquitted.
Chief Goodwin had served with the Chickasha Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Goodwin gave the Chickasha Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chickasha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Goodwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chickasha Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Emmett is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Emmett is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Emmett is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1909, 14 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Emmett was 45. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Emmett had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Emmett was 45. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Emmett had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Emmett was 45. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Emmett had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 12.7%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Chickasha Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Chickasha Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Emmett among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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