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Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff Andrew McGinnis and Deputy Sheriff Hurt Flippin, of the Rogers County Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men wanted for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Webster Reese of the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office and Officer Frank Edwards of the Tahiequah Police Department the previous day.
A shootout occurred and both deputies were shot. Deputy McGinnis was killed instantly and Deputy Flippin succumbed to his wounds the following day.
The two suspects were shot and killed by other members of the posse.
Special Deputy McGinnis had been sworn in the day he was killed.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff McGinnis served with the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Muskogee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff McGinnis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Muskogee County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Andrew is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew 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 1932, 2 officers at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1932, 9 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1932, 210 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1932, 210 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 38. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 49; the middle age was 44. Andrew had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Andrew was 38. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Andrew had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Andrew was 38. 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. Andrew had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 28.6% of these deaths at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 42.9%. Sundays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 42.9% 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
Muskogee County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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