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Deputy Sheriff Robert Moore was shot and killed after responding to a robbery of the First National Bank in Terlton. When he arrived at the scene, he fired at one of the three suspects in an attempt to stop the man. The suspect returned fire, striking Deputy Moore in the chest.
Two of the suspects were captured later that day. The third suspect was later captured. The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1937. Another suspect was convicted of bank robbery and sentenced to 25 years. The third suspect was sentenced to five years. In 1929 he killed a man in Macintosh County and was sentenced to life.
Deputy Moore was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Deputy Moore was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Moore served with the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pawnee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pawnee County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
S. is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
S. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
S. 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 1915, 11 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1915, 152 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1915, 157 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
S. was 36. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
S. was 36. 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.
S. was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
January holds 9.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 6 deaths at Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 25% 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
Pawnee County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, S. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
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