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Game Warden Charles W. Estes | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma

Game Warden

Charles W. Estes

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Sunday, February 26, 1911

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 26, 1911
Weapon Used: Rifle; .30 caliber
Suspect Info: Never identified

Game Warden Estes was shot and killed while investigating a report of hunting on Sunday. This was in violation of state law prohibiting hunting game on Sundays. Game Warden Estes left his house to investigate the report and later in the day a neighbor heard two gunshots. When he went in the direction of the shots he found Game Warden Estes' horse. The Neighbor continued down the mountain and at about 2 p.m. discovered the body of Game Warden Estes who had been shot once in the abdomen. Game Warden Estes had been shot once with a .33 caliber rifle. His revolver, cartridge belt and money were missing. Game Warden Estes murder has never been solved.
Game Warden Estes had been with the agency for two months and was survived by his wife.