Deputy Sheriff David James Wade, Logan County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff David James Wade

Logan County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, April 18, 2017

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David James Wade

Deputy Sheriff David Wade was shot and killed at approximately 8:30 am as he attempted to serve an eviction notice at a residence near the intersection of CR 66 and Midwest Boulevard, outside of Mulhall, Oklahoma.

He encountered three subjects at the residence and began checking their identifications. One of the subjects opened fire on Deputy Wade, striking him multiple times. The man then stole Deputy Wade's patrol truck and fled the scene. He then abandoned the vehicle and carjacked a citizen in a nearby town. The subject was taken into custody several hours later.

Deputy Wade was able to radio for backup after he was shot. He was flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City where he passed away several hours later while in surgery.

Deputy Wade was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 3 years
Badge 221
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender In custody

eviction

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David, I was very sad about what happened. May God comfort your family. I realize that many here are disappointed that your killer was not sentenced to death. I think differently. Death would be a very easy way out for him. May he live for many, many years to see that he threw his life away. He doesn't need to die to go to hell because he's already there.

Denis Souza
SD SP

December 1, 2024