Atoka County Sheriff's Office
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, August 5, 1932
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available Deputy Eugene Moore was shot and killed by the Bonnie and Clyde Gang when Deputy Moore asked them and several intoxicated friends to put a bottle of whiskey away. The Atoka County Sheriff was also shot and wounded.
Deputy Moore was survived by his wife and three children.
The Bonnie and Clyde Gang was responsible for the murder of law enforcement officers in four states - Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas - between 1932 and 1934. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow started their criminal career by robbing banks and quickly became notorious murderers wanted for the murders of nine law enforcement officers.
The two criminals were finally shot and killed in Louisiana when they were ambushed by a task force of Texas and Louisiana officers. | 
