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George Washington Garrison
Incident
Sheriff George Garrison was shot and killed in Blaine County while attempting to arrest a man wanted for murder.
He and two deputies went to the location and were met with gunfire when they attempted to take the man into custody. Sheriff Garrison was struck in the neck and killed. The suspect was apprehended, convicted, and hanged for the murder.
Sheriff Garrison had served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He was a widower and was survived by his six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Garrison gave the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Garrison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department has lost 11 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
George is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1908, 1 officer at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1908, 10 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 46.5 and 50; the middle age was 49. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
George was 50. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 50. 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. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 50. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 16.7% of these deaths at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department; August holds the most, 33.3%. Fridays: 33.3%.
June holds 11.4% of these deaths in OK, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 54.5% of all 11 deaths at Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department has 11 officers remembered here, George among them.
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Peter Anderson Dec 26, 1890
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George Washington Garrison
Jun 5, 1908
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Frank Lewis Yeager
Nov 16, 1911
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Levi A. Ezzell Aug 24, 1914
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Homer Adrean
Aug 28, 1920
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Spear Cushman Crossley
Jun 15, 1922
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Howard O. Brewer
Mar 18, 1926
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Michael Lee Loudenslager
Apr 19, 1995
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Terry B. Fisher
Jan 12, 2014
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Robert Blaine Swartz
Aug 22, 2022
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Jeremy McCain
Mar 20, 2023
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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