Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, December 24, 1925
August Lee Edwards
Deputy Sheriff August Edwards was shot and killed as he and a constable attempted to arrest a man for carrying a concealed weapon.
The man pulled out the gun and shot Deputy Edwards in the head, killing him. The man was arrested and charged with murder.
Deputy Edwards had served with the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Edwards,
Sir, it has taken over 89 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sequoyah County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
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