Canadian County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Wednesday, May 23, 1894
Add to My HeroesSam Farris
Deputy Sheriff Sam Farris was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two wanted subjects. One of the men was also shot and killed and the other was arrested.
The second suspect, who was captured, killed Police Chief John Milton Jones during a jail break on June 30, 1895; the suspect was then shot and killed by two other officers.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, May 21, 1894
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and kiled
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Chief of Police John Milton Jones
Oklahoma City Police Department, OK
EOW: June 30, 1895
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Farris,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Canadian County.
BPA Mike Casey
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May 23, 2024
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