Corporal Stephen Roshawn Jenkins, Sr., Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma

Corporal Stephen Roshawn Jenkins, Sr.

Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma

End of Watch Saturday, January 7, 2017

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Stephen Roshawn Jenkins, Sr.

Corporal Stephen Jenkins suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after chasing an inmate across the prison yard at the Clara Waters Community Corrections Center, in Oklahoma City.

The inmate was observed picking up a bag of contraband tobacco along the inner fence line at the prison. The inmate ran from Corporal Jenkins and three other officers when they attempted to take him inside for a disciplinary action. All four officers chased him across the prison yard before subduing him. Corporal Jenkins suddenly collapsed as they walked into the prison.

Corporal Jenkins was transported to a nearby hospital where he passed away.

The inmate was charged with first degree manslaughter as a result of Corporal Jenkins' death.

Corporal Jenkins had served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for 18 months. He is survived by his four children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Charged with manslaughter

foot pursuit

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Cpl. Jenkins,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Oklahoma. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
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January 7, 2022