Deputy Sheriff Levi A. Ezzell, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Levi A. Ezzell

Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, August 24, 1914

Levi A. Ezzell

Deputy Levi Ezzell was accidentally shot and killed while chasing a suspect. The suspect had entered an alley with Deputy Ezzell in pursuit. Deputy Ezzell threw his gun at the suspect, striking him in the back. When the gun fell to the ground it discharged and the round struck Deputy Ezzell in the abdomen.

Deputy Ezzell was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Accidental)

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was murdered on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 24, 2010