United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, May 16, 1891
Add to My HeroesArmstead Homer
Deputy Sheriff Armstead Homer was shot and killed in Kiamichi County, Oklahoma, while searching for illegal whiskey at a man's home. After discovering the whiskey he informed the owner that he was going to destroy it.
The owner then drew his gun and shot and killed Deputy Homer and a man who was assisting Deputy Homer.
The man and his son were both arrested.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
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View all 4 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
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