Deputy Sheriff William H. Singletary, Washita County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff William H. Singletary

Washita County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 1899

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William H. Singletary

Deputy William Singletary was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man with a rifle for being drunk at a public gathering. The suspect gave Deputy Singletary the rifle and then produced a pistol and shot him in the head. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested, charged with murder, and posted bond four months later. It is not known if he was tried. He died on November 23, 1900.

Deputy Singletary was survived by his wife and five children. He is buried at the family cemetery west of Sentinal, Oklahoma.

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Age 49
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Singletary,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washita County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2024