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Sheriff Henry Buckner was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call where a son was intoxicated and armed with a shotgun.
Upon Sheriff Buckner's arrival, he observed the suspect walking down the street with the weapon and began to follow in his cruiser. The suspect suddenly turned and fired, killing Sheriff Buckner.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years in prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Buckner served with the Adair County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Stilwell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Buckner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Adair County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry 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 1954, 3 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1954, 76 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1954, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 40. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Henry 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.
Henry 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
June holds 11.4% of these deaths in OK, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Adair County Sheriff's Office.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Adair County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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