Sheriff Sam Houston Randolph, Love County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Sheriff Sam Houston Randolph

Love County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, May 25, 1934

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Sam Houston Randolph

Sheriff Sam Randolph was shot and killed by a county constable who was upset with him over a recent murder investigation. The constable was upset because he felt he deserved more credit for obtaining the suspect's confession.

The constable approached the sheriff in a local grocery store as the sheriff was campaigning for re-election. In the ensuing argument the constable produced a gun and shot Sheriff Randolph in the chest.

The constable was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison.

Sheriff Randolph was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 5 years

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Sheriff Randolph,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Love County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 25, 2024