Grant County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 1888
Add to My HeroesRobert Lockwood
Deputy Sheriff Robert Lockwood was shot and killed during an escape attempt from the Grant County Jail.
As he opened the cell door of a prisoner he was shot in the head by a second prisoner. The prisoner was able to obtain a gun from the jail office because he was not normally confined to a cell.
The man was arrested, convicted of the murder, and later hung.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsYour noted service and heroism will live on forever both here and in family history. Thank you for your service.
Sgt. Gregory Lockwood, Retired and Great, Great Grandson
April 8, 2019
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