Detective Briggs Chumley, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

Detective Briggs Chumley

Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, November 3, 1924

Briggs Chumley

Detective Chumley was shot and killed while arresting a suspect for robbery at the corner of 4th Street and Olie Street. Detective Chumley and his partner confronted the suspect just minutes after a robbery. The detectives searched the suspect and after finding no weapon, the detectives holstered their weapons. The suspect then pulled a gun from inside his coveralls and shot both detectives, killing Detective Chumley.

The suspect escaped the scene, but was later captured and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Bio

Age 44
Tour Not available
Badge 228

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

November 3, 2011