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Patrolman Bobby Rudisill was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call at a local food store. Responding officers fired several hundred rounds into the store-room of the store, killing the suspect who shot Patrolman Rudisill. Three other suspects fled but were later apprehended. All three were convicted of murder and sentenced to life. One had his conviction reversed by the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals in 1963. Another was paroled on March 17, 1975.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rudisill served with the Ardmore Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ardmore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rudisill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ardmore Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Bobby is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Bobby is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bobby is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1960, 1 officer at Ardmore Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1960, 3 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1960, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1960, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bobby was 29. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Ardmore Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48.3; the middle age was 42.5.
Bobby was 29. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Bobby was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Bobby was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Ardmore Police Department; January holds the most, 40%. Thursdays: 40%.
December holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Thursdays: 12.7%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Ardmore Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Ardmore Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Bobby among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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