Incident
Marshal J.T. Pratt was shot and killed after responding to reports of a disturbance at a local livery barn. As Marshal Pratt approached the barn he was shot by the subject who was causing the disturbance. The man was arrested, convicted of first degree manslaughter, and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Marshal Pratt was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Marshal Pratt was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Pratt served with the Madill Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Madill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Pratt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Madill Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
J. is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
J. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. 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 1910, 10 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1910, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1910, 124 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Madill Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Madill Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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