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Deputy Sheriff Ben Pearson was shot and killed while attempted to arrest a drunk man who was brandishing a pistol at a dance. The suspect shot Deputy Pearson twice in the torso, killing him.
The suspect fled the dance hall and was never apprehended.
Deputy Pearson was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Pearson was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Pearson served with the Atoka County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Atoka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pearson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Atoka County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Ben is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Ben is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ben 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 1910, 10 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1910, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1910, 124 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ben was 40. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Ben 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.
Ben was 40. Of the 15,854 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%. Fridays: 14.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Atoka County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, 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, in 28% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Atoka County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Ben among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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