Deputy Sheriff Robert Lockwood

Deputy Sheriff Robert Lockwood | Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
Deputy Sheriff Robert Lockwood

Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 1888

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Robert Lockwood

Deputy Sheriff Robert Lockwood was shot and killed during an escape attempt from the Grant County Jail.

As he opened the cell door of a prisoner he was shot in the head by a second prisoner. The prisoner was able to obtain a gun from the jail office because he was not normally confined to a cell.

The man was arrested, convicted of the murder, and later hung.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Executed

escape attempt

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Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase you sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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Delaware State Police (Retired)

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