Bartlesville Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Wednesday, June 7, 1922
Add to My HeroesWilliam B. Lockett
City Marshal William Lockett was shot and killed while following three suspicious men.
Marshal Lockett observed three men get out of a vehicle near Pritchard’s Garage, which had been burglarized several times recently.
He followed the men and shortly witnesses heard a man yell "you've been following us long enough," then heard two shots. Marshal Lockett fired two shots from his rifle at his assailants before being fatally shot.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsCity Marshal Lockett,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bartlesville.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 7, 2022
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