Logan County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Add to My HeroesDavid James Wade
Deputy Sheriff David Wade was shot and killed at approximately 8:30 am as he attempted to serve an eviction notice at a residence near the intersection of CR 66 and Midwest Boulevard, outside of Mulhall, Oklahoma.
He encountered three subjects at the residence and began checking their identifications. One of the subjects opened fire on Deputy Wade, striking him multiple times. The man then stole Deputy Wade's patrol truck and fled the scene. He then abandoned the vehicle and carjacked a citizen in a nearby town. The subject was taken into custody several hours later.
Deputy Wade was able to radio for backup after he was shot. He was flown to a hospital in Oklahoma City where he passed away several hours later while in surgery.
Deputy Wade was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 221
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 226 ReflectionsDavid, I was very sad about what happened. May God comfort your family. I realize that many here are disappointed that your killer was not sentenced to death. I think differently. Death would be a very easy way out for him. May he live for many, many years to see that he threw his life away. He doesn't need to die to go to hell because he's already there.
Denis Souza
SD SP
December 1, 2024
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