McLoud Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, April 21, 1911
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 21, 1911
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
Marshal Arnett was shot and killed while making his rounds. He noticed an open cellar door on a general store and went to investigate. He located two men inside the cellar and ordered them to come out. As the second man exited he opened fire on the marshal, killing him. Both men were arrested and charged with murder.
Marshal Arnett had served with the agency for only 3 months. He was survived by his wife and five children.