Cherokee Nation Marshal Service, Tribal Police
End of Watch Tuesday, September 21, 1897
Add to My HeroesJesse Sunday
Sheriff Jesse Sunday succumbed to gunshot wounds received the previous day in the town of Rose, Oklahoma, while attempting to question a man wanted for the murder of a store owner and the Sheriff-elect.
The suspect was taken into custody and convicted of Sheriff Sunday's murder. The man was originally sentenced to death, but the sentence was later commuted to 10 years in prison. He escaped from prison three months later and joined the Army. All charges against him were dropped after he joined the Army.
Sheriff Sunday was sheriff of the Saline District of Cherokee Nation Indian Territory. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Incident Date Monday, September 20, 1897
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentence commuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsSheriff Sunday,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the Cherokee Nation. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 21, 2022
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