Login | About Us | Contact Us | Search Connect With ODMP Facebook Twitter
ODMP Remembers...

Constable David Thomas Palmer | Pumpkin Center Police Department, Oklahoma Pumpkin Center Police Department, Oklahoma

Constable

David Thomas Palmer

Pumpkin Center Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 8, 1929

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 59

Tour: 40 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/8/1929

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

· Leave a Reflection
· Add to My Heroes
· Update this memorial

Share this memorial:
Email to a Friend

Constable Palmer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest three armed robbery suspects. When he encountered the suspects he ordered them to put their hands up. Two of the men complied by the third opened fire with a handgun, striking Constable Palmer in the neck.
Pumpkin Center is a small town located in Seminole County.
Constable Palmer had been in law enforcement for nearly 40 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial

View all 3 Reflections

Most Recent Reflection

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 8, 2012

 

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now:

(will show below Reflection)
(will show below Reflection)
(e-mail remains private)
Remember my rank, agency and email address
I have read and agree to the Reflections Terms of Use
 
All 2012 Deaths