Dewey Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Tuesday, May 4, 1915
Add to My HeroesJames H. Gibson
Marshal Gibson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who had just shot a man and was holding others at bay with his gun. Marshal Gibson was shot in the chest when he approached the suspect to arrest him. Marshal Gibson was transported to a hospital in Bartlesville where he succumbed to his wounds one week later. The suspect committed suicide after being cornered in a barn by a sheriff's deputy.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, April 27, 1915
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsCity Marshal Gibson,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dewey.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
May 4, 2025
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