Deputy Sheriff Tom Hood

Deputy Sheriff Tom Hood

Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, March 27, 1933

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Tom Hood

Deputy Sheriff Tom Hood was shot and killed after discovering an illegal whiskey still in a mountainous region of the county.

A local farmer was arrested and charged with his murder. After two mistrials his third trial resulted in an acquittal.

Deputy Hood was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Acquitted

alcohol violation

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Deputy Sheriff Hood,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sequoyah County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 27, 2023

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