Correctional Officer William Mayfield, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma

Correctional Officer William Mayfield

Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, January 20, 1926

William Mayfield

Correctional Officer William Mayfield succumbed to a head wound sustained the previous day when an inmate struck him in the head with a brick at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.

The prisoner was trying to escape at the time of the assault but was shot by another guard.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Tuesday, January 19, 1926
Weapon Blunt object; Brick
Offender Shot

escape attempt

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 2 Reflections

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 20, 2012