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Deputy Sheriff Jim Fields suffered a fatal attack after breaking up a fight and arresting one of the subjects.
He had just served court papers on a subject in a cafe in Pawhuska. While speaking to the cafe owner another patron informed him that there was a fight in front of the business. Deputy Fields went outside and observed another man stomping on the subject whom he had just served the papers on.
As Deputy Fields attempted to arrest the subject the man attempted to punch him. Deputy Fields then drew his gun, struck the subject with him to subdue him, and then placed him in handcuffs. He then placed the man in his car before collapsing.
Deputy Fields was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Survivors
Deputy Fields was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Fields served with the Osage County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pawhuska community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Fields.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Osage County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
James is one of 21 officers lost to cardiac events in OK, 3.6% of the 582 remembered there.
James is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1961, 1 officer in OK was lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 2.
In 1961, 12 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1961, 12 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 49th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
James was 55. Of the 19 lost to cardiac events in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 54.5; the middle age was 47.
James was 55. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48.
James was 55. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48.
When
April holds 19% of these deaths in OK; January holds the most, 19%. Fridays: 19%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 16.7% of all 6 deaths at Osage County Sheriff's Office, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.6% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 23.8% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Osage County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-W
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