Deputy Sheriff Albert Pike Powell, Rogers County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Albert Pike Powell

Rogers County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, February 4, 1934

Albert Pike Powell

Deputy Sheriff Albert Powell was shot and killed as he and the Chelsea city marshal surprised three men burglarizing a store.

The two officers were patrolling together when they observed the men walking away from a local hardware store. The city marshal turned the car around and as they came close the men opened fire, killing Deputy Powell.

The body of one of the suspects was found outside of town a short time later. Officers speculated that he had been shot and killed by his companions. One suspect was apprehended several days later and charged with several crimes including Deputy Powell's murder. The murder charge was later dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

Deputy Powell had served with the Rogers County Sheriff's Office for one year.

Bio

Age 58
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender At large

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 78th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. . My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

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

February 4, 2012