Beckham County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, June 21, 1930
Add to My HeroesClarence H. Phillips
Sheriff Clarence Phillips was shot and killed in his office in retaliation for his efforts to combat illegal liquor in the county.
He was shot four times after answering a knock on his office door in the county courthouse.
Three men, including a former deputy whom Sheriff Phillips had fired, were arrested and charged with his murder. All three were sentenced to life in prison. One was paroled March 27, 1937.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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