Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, August 27, 1926
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 27, 1926
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy Sheriff Perry Chuculate was shot and killed while searching for a stolen vehicle.
He and another deputy stopped a speeding car and as they approached it the occupants exited and opened fire with rifles. The car was occupied by a gang bank robbers, led by two brothers, who had just committed a robbery.
Deputy Chuculate had served with the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.