Special Deputy Officer Aaron Harrison Scott

Special Deputy Officer Aaron Harrison Scott

United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1925

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Aaron Harrison Scott

Special Officer Aaron Scott was shot and killed while attempting to arrest four bootleggers near Clayton, Oklahoma. During the arrest one of the suspects shot Officer Scott four times, killing him.

The suspects were arrested moment later and the shooter was charged with Officer Scott's murder. He was acquitted during a third trial for Officer Scott's murder.

Officer Scott was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Oklahoma
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Acquitted

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I was told the story of you bravery since I was just a kid. I may have reminded me to stand up against what I know to be wrong. So, you know that your sacrifice and honorability was not in vein. I believe I am a better man because of the career you so valiantly choose. Thank you

Kenneth Dewayne Scott
Great grandson

May 19, 2025