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Deputy Crane was shot and killed by a citizen who mistook him for a kidnapper. The citizen had made a request to the sheriff for protection because he believed that his 16-year-old daughter was going to be kidnapped. Deputy Crane and a second deputy were assigned to guard the man's cabin. The two deputies approached the cabin just before midnight and as they approached the house the citizen, mistaking their identify in the dark, opened fire with a shotgun. Deputy Crane was struck by the blast and killed.
Deputy Crane had served with the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office for 7 years and was survived by his wife.
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Deputy Crane had served with the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office for 7 years and was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Crane gave the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Muskogee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Crane.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Muskogee County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1914, 1 officer at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 2.
In 1914, 5 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 34. 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. Henry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Henry was 34. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Henry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Henry was 34. 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. Henry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Henry was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 42.9% of these deaths at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 28.6%.
June holds 11.4% of these deaths in OK, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Muskogee County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 8.4% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Muskogee County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
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