Chief of Police Edgar "Edd" Hixson, Claremore Police Department, Oklahoma

Chief of Police Edgar "Edd" Hixson

Claremore Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, October 4, 1961

Edgar "Edd" Hixson

Chief Hixson was killed in a vehicle pursuit which started shortly before midnight. He had radioed to dispatch that he was chasing a Chevrolet. After his initial broadcast, radio contact was lost.

Responding officers located Chief Hixson's wrecked patrol car five miles west of Big Cabin. He was taken to Claremore Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later in the morning. The suspects he was chasing were never identified.

Chief Hixson, a WWII Navy veteran, served with the Claremore Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife, son and three daughters.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Tuesday, October 3, 1961
Weapon Automobile
Offender Never identified

vehicle pursuit

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 5, 2010