Deputy Sheriff J. H. Siler, Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff J. H. Siler

Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 1899

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J. H. Siler

Deputy Sheriff J.H. Siler was killed as he and another officer attempted to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for cattle theft.

One of the subject's gunshots struck Deputy Siler's horse. The horse fell and crushed Deputy Siler, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. The wanted man was able to escape from the scene.

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Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Siler,
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 Pawnee County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 21, 2024