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Deputy Alvis Jones was shot and killed when he and another deputy stopped a car being driven by a 17 year-old youth who had robbed a hotel in McAlester.
The suspect opened fire, killing Deputy Jones and wounding a Deputy United States Marshal who had accompanied the deputies. The suspect was apprehended later that day in Stringtown.
While awaiting trial at the county jail in Ada he contracted meningitis and died April 22, 1937.
Deputy Jones had served with the agency for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and several brothers and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Jones gave the Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ada community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Alvis is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Alvis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alvis 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 1937, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1937, 123 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alvis was 38. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Alvis had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Alvis was 38. 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. Alvis had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alvis was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alvis had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.1%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Alvis among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-W
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