Constable William A. Hood, Grayson Township Constable's Office, Oklahoma

Constable William A. Hood

Grayson Township Constable's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Thursday, February 2, 1928

William A. Hood

Constable William Hood and Deputy Louis Harvill were shot and killed while investigating two suspicious vehicles that were parked in front of a dance hall. As they walked between the cars an occupant hiding in one of them opened fire, striking both officers.

Two brothers were apprehended and charged with the officer's murders.

Deputy Harvill died at the scene and Constable Hood succumbed to his wounds five days later.

Constable Hood was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 46
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, January 28, 1928
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

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I work. As a Sgt at Jefferson county we talk about you all the time at the station and the other officer you will not be forgotten thank you for doing this putting your life on the line so I can. Work here the two brothers that shot you o don't know where they are but you will all ways be in are hearts at Jefferson county

Sergeant Matt Jackson
Jefferson county sheriff's office

December 21, 2016