Deputy Sheriff Henry B. Crane, Muskogee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Henry B. Crane

Muskogee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, June 17, 1914

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Henry B. Crane

Deputy Crane was shot and killed by a citizen who mistook him for a kidnapper. The citizen had made a request to the sheriff for protection because he believed that his 16-year-old daughter was going to be kidnapped. Deputy Crane and a second deputy were assigned to guard the man's cabin. The two deputies approached the cabin just before midnight and as they approached the house the citizen, mistaking their identify in the dark, opened fire with a shotgun. Deputy Crane was struck by the blast and killed.

Deputy Crane had served with the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office for 7 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Crane,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Muskogee County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 17, 2024