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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Robbie Whitebird and Deputy Sheriff Marvin Williams were shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
Both deputies and an officer from the Seminole Nation Lighthorse Police Department were approaching the front door of the target location when they were fired on. Both deputies were struck by the gunfire.
After being wounded, Deputy Whitebird fell into the home. Other deputies entered the home and pulled him to safety; however, he succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Deputy Williams succumbed to his injuries while being flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City.
The suspect surrendered a short time later after barricading himself in his home. On March 12, 2012, the subject pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and several other charges. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Deputy Whitebird had served with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for 15 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his brothers and fiance.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Whitebird gave the Seminole County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Wewoka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Whitebird.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Seminole County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Robbie is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Robbie is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robbie 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 2009, 2 officers at Seminole County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2009, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 2009, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2009, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Robbie was 23. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Seminole County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 32.5 and 42.8; the middle age was 41. Robbie had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 3.6 years.
Robbie was 23. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Robbie had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Robbie was 23. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Robbie had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robbie was 23. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Robbie had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 50% of these deaths at Seminole County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Sundays: 33.3%.
July holds 10.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Seminole County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; 9 mm, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; 9 mm, in 0.5% 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; 9 mm, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; 9 mm, in 0.2% of these deaths.
His people
Seminole County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Robbie among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-W
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