Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, June 5, 1908
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 5, 1908
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Hanged
Sheriff George Garrison was shot and killed in Blaine County while attempting to arrest a man wanted for murder.
He and two deputies went to the location and were met with gunfire when they attempted to take the man into custody. Sheriff Garrison was struck in the neck and killed. The suspect was apprehended, convicted, and hanged for the murder.
Sheriff Garrison had served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was a widower and was survived by his six children.