Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Friday, February 4, 1921
Add to My HeroesCharles Monroe Nichols
Deputy Sheriff Charlie Nichols was accidentally shot and killed when his gun discharged while he was searching a home for an illegal still.
He had bent over to examine the articles in a trunk when his gun fell from his holster and discharged. The bullet pierced his chest, and he died almost immediately.
Deputy Nichols had served with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
He is buried in Woodberry Forest Cemetery, Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsThank you sir for your courage and dedication. You will forever be appreciated and respected. Our communities could never survive without men and women like you. Rest in peace
Jerry
Fellow citizen
February 4, 2024
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