Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, December 5, 1926
Add to My HeroesLuther Bishop
Agent Bishop was shot and killed in his own home under suspicious circumstances.
An intruder broke into his home at 1515 West 28th Street and shot him seven times after breaking in at approximately 2:00 am. It is believed he was murdered as a result of his work for the State Bureau of Investigation.
In 1928 an inmate in the Minnesota State Penitentiary confessed to murdering Agent Bishop. The inmate stated that an accomplice was shot and killed during a shootout with officers in Texas.
Agent Bishop had served with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for ten years. He was survived by his wife, son, three brothers, two sisters, and his father.
He is buried at Fairlawn Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsLuther Bishop was my great uncle. He was loved and missed until the death of my great aunt, his wife, and his son Leo, my cousin. He was always spoken of with love, affection and respect
MJ Rorick
Niece
September 6, 2022
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