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Patrolman Isaac Caldwell and Patrolman Lon Muxlow were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bar owner for a liquor violation. The man had repeatedly sold illegal bootleg at his parlor on Vilas Street between First and Second Streets. As the officers attempted to arrest him he produced a .38 caliber revolver and shot both officers in the head. The shooter was apprehended and convicted of manslaughter, but was later pardoned.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Caldwell served with the Guthrie Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Guthrie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Caldwell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Guthrie Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Isaac is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1913, 3 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
September holds 8.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Guthrie Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Guthrie Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Isaac among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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