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Constable Fletcher Rodgers succumbed to a gunshot wound inflicted five days earlier when he was ambushed by four men he had previously arrested for operating an illegal liquor business. Although severely wounded he was able to return fire and wound one of the shooters.
All four suspects were apprehended and charged with Constable Rodgers' murder. Eleven months later one of the suspects died in jail. On December 9, 1935, the wounded suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Constable Rodgers had been employed with the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and is survived by his wife and seven children.
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Constable Rodgers had been employed with the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and is survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Rodgers gave the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Idabel community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Rodgers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
McCurtain County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Fletcher is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Fletcher is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fletcher 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 1935, 1 officer at McCurtain County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 2.
In 1935, 9 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Fletcher was 44. Of the 7 killed feloniously at McCurtain County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 40.5 and 50; the middle age was 44. Fletcher had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 7.5 years.
Fletcher was 44. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Fletcher had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Fletcher was 44. 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. Fletcher had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fletcher was 44. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Fletcher had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 12.5% of these deaths at McCurtain County Sheriff's Office; August holds the most, 37.5%. Wednesdays: 50%.
January holds 9.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at McCurtain County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
McCurtain County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Fletcher among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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