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Deputy Sheriff Jesse Hendrickson was shot and killed as he and the undersheriff attempted to serve warrants on two men for stealing cattle.
A shootout ensued at the house near Pond Creek, in which Deputy Hendrickson was fatally shot.
Deputy Hendrickson has served with the Grant County Sheriff's Office for only one day.
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Deputy Sheriff Hendrickson served with the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Medford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Grant County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jesse is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Jesse is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jesse 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 1893, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1893, 76 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1893, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jesse was 35. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Jesse had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Jesse was 35. 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. Jesse had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jesse was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jesse had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Grant County Sheriff's Office. 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Grant County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Jesse among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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