Assistant Marshal Joe Dale Hartman, Texhoma Police Department, Oklahoma

Assistant Marshal Joe Dale Hartman

Texhoma Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, May 20, 1962

Joe Dale Hartman

Assistant Marshal Joe Hartman and Marshal William James were shot and killed by a suspect who had been arrested for being drunk in public. While at city hall the suspect struck Marshal James in the head and escaped. He went home, obtained a 12 gauge shotgun, and returned to the city hall where he shot and killed both officers.

The suspect was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison.

Bio

Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
Offender Sentenced to life

Most Recent Reflection

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 20, 2015