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Officer Richard Bell was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at a local home. He was shot in the chest several times when he entered the residence.
Of the three suspects arrested, one was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years in prison.
Officer Bell was survived by his wife and five children and is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshome, Oklahoma.
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Officer Bell was survived by his wife and five children and is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshome, Oklahoma.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bell served with the Haileyville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Haileyville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richard is the only officer of Haileyville Police Department remembered here.
Richard is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Richard is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 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
Richard was 46. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Richard was 46. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Richard was 46. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 6.5% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Haileyville Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
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