Chief of Police William C. Temple, Anadarko Police Department, Oklahoma

Chief of Police William C. Temple

Anadarko Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Saturday, November 12, 1910

William C. Temple

Chief of Police William Temple was shot and killed by a man involved in a saloon brawl.

The suspect, who fled from the saloon, suddenly turned and shot the chief as he attempted to stop him. A posse failed to find the suspect.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender At large

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 99th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

November 12, 2009