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Incident
Deputy Odom and Marshal Edward Baum, of the Checotah Police Department, were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on the leader of a militant Creek Indian group who was accused of stealing livestock. As a large posse approached the man's home, approximately 15 miles from Checotah, shots were fired and Marshal Baum was fatally wounded. Deputy Odom was shot and killed as he tried to go to Marshal Baum's aid.
The suspected shooter was wounded by return fire but managed to escape. He was apprehended five months later in Muskogee and found to be near death from three bullet wounds. He died several days later.
Deputy Odom had served with the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his father, who served as sheriff at the time of his murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Odom gave the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eufala community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Odom.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
McIntosh County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Herman is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Herman is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Herman 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 1909, 14 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Herman was 22. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Herman had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Herman was 22. 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. Herman had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Herman was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Herman had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 4.5% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at McIntosh County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.7% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
McIntosh County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Herman among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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