Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, May 18, 1951
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 18, 1951
Weapon Used: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Detective C.W. White was shot and killed while transporting a rape suspect to jail.
The subject pulled out a concealed .32 caliber pistol and shot Detective White in the chest near the intersection of 1st Street and Elgin Street. The man fled on foot but was surrounded by officers on North Greenwood Avenue, and a shootout ensued. Two officers were wounded before the subject was shot and killed.
Detective White had served with the Tulsa Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife.