Deputy Sheriff Oscar William Meyer
Eagle County Sheriff's Department
Colorado
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 2, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 2, 1937
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed later

Deputy Meyer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for robbery in Chicago, Illinois. The suspect was seen to be staying Red Cliff, Colorado, and Deputy Meyer was notified. He observed the suspect leaving and began to follow him. When Deputy Meyer was finally able to force the vehicle to stop the suspect exited and shot him in the chest twice. The suspect then stole Deputy Meyer's car and fled. He was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. In 1969 he escaped from a prison honor camp and was shot and killed in a shootout with Denver police officers.