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Incident
Jailer Jerry Emerson was shot and killed by a prisoner making his escape from the Logan County Jail in Guthrie.
The prisoner, a man arrested for bigamy, was shot and wounded by Jailer Emerson as he collapsed. Jailer Emerson's wife also returned fire hitting the suspect once. The suspect was found several hours later under a house in Guthrie, suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and groin.
It was later discovered that the owner of the house was a woman who was infatuated with the suspect and had smuggled him the gun he used. The suspect was convicted of Jailer Emerson's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was pardoned by Governor Charles N. Haskell at some point during is administration from 1907 to 1911.
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Jailer Emerson served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Guthrie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Jailer Emerson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Logan County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jerry is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry 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 1903, 3 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jerry was 69. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Jerry was 69. 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.
Jerry was 69. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Thursdays: 12.7%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Logan County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, 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 handgun; pistol, in 0.7% 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 handgun; pistol, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.5% of these deaths.
His people
Logan County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Jerry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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