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Deputy Fred Hollingsworth was shot and killed while searching for a suspect in the countryside. The posse he was riding with split up and when he failed to return to a prearranged meeting area a search conducted for him. He was later found suffering from a gunshot wound.
The suspect was apprehended in Elk City and charged with Deputy Hollingsworth's murder. Two trials ended with a hung jury. On July 27, 1916, he escaped from jail and was never seen again.
Deputy Hollingsworth had served with the agency for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hollingsworth gave the Washita County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cordell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hollingsworth.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Washita County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Fred is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Fred is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fred 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 1915, 1 officer at Washita County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
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
Fred was 40. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Washita County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 44.5 and 50.3; the middle age was 47.5. Fred had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Fred was 40. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Fred had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Fred was 40. 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. Fred had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Fred had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Washita County Sheriff's Office; October holds the most, 20%. Mondays: 20%.
July holds 10.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 12.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Washita County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Washita County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Fred among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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