Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Sunday, July 6, 1941
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 6, 1941
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 7 years
Deputy Flute was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a 20 year old Army deserter at a local picnic. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter on December 5, 1941, and sentenced to 7 years.