Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Wednesday, October 27, 1920
Add to My HeroesEd Yoakum
Officer Ed Yoakum was shot and killed by a home-owner while responding to a burglary call. As he approached the back of the residence he apprehended the burglar who was leaving. The home-owner, who was not fully awake, opened fire and fatally wounded Officer Yoakum.
Officer Yoakum had previously served with the United States Army during World War I. He is buried at Vineyard Grove Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge 13
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not tried for the shooting
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Yoakum,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW I.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 27, 2020
