Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, December 26, 1890
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 1 day
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 26, 1890
Weapon Used: Rifle; Winchester
Suspect Info: Captured
Posseman Anderson was shot and killed as he and three deputies went to arrest a suspect wanted for stealing cattle. As they arrived to serve the warrant, they heard shots fired and located the suspect holding a rifle. The suspect took cover and opened fire, striking Posseman Anderson in the head. The deputies returned fire, and the suspect surrendered.
Posseman Anderson had served for one day at the time of his death. He was survived by his wife and seven children.