Auxiliary Officer Walter Thomason Hembree, Henryetta Police Department, Oklahoma

Auxiliary Officer Walter Thomason Hembree

Henryetta Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Thursday, July 25, 1974

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Walter Thomason Hembree

Auxiliary Officer Walter Hembree was shot and killed as he and the police chief attempted to arrest a man who had just shot and killed Marshal Thomas Adkins, of the Dewar Police Department. After killing Marshal Adkins the suspect fled to his grandfather's house where he was located by the two officers. The chief was also wounded in the shooting.

The suspect then shot and killed Deputy Burton Brewer, of the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Department, before being shot and wounded by the chief of the Morris Police Department.

The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of two counts of capital murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was later overturned and he was then sentenced to life in prison. He ha a parole hearing in June of 2016.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer Hembree,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henryetta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 25, 2024