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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Falls County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Oscar is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Oscar is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Oscar is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 1 officer at Falls County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 2.
In 1920, 14 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Oscar was 40. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Falls County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36.3 and 56.3; the middle age was 46.5.
Oscar was 40. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Oscar was 40. 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.
Oscar was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Falls County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 40%. Thursdays: 20%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Falls County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Falls County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Oscar among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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