Patrolman Mark E. Switzer, Pawhuska Police Department, Oklahoma

Patrolman Mark E. Switzer

Pawhuska Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, January 12, 1927

Mark E. Switzer

Patrolman Switzer was shot in the chest and killed while attempting to arrest a bootlegging suspect. A man was arrested and charged with murder.

He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 29
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Charged with murder

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Laslater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 12, 2012