Deputy Sheriff James Work
Muskogee County Sheriff's Office
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Thursday, May 4, 1911

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 4, 1911
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy James Work was shot and killed as he and another deputy went to a home to arrest a wanted man.

As they approached the home, the suspect, his brother, and a third man, opened fire on the deputies, killing Deputy Work.