Deputy Sheriff George Flute, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff

George Flute

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Sunday, July 6, 1941

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/6/1941

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Convicted of manslaughter

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Deputy Flute was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a 20 year old Army deserter at a local picnic. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter on December 5, 1941.

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Rest of peace Brother George, you are not forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
November 18, 2003

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