Cotton County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, October 19, 1995
Add to My HeroesJoseph Lewis Latimer
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Latimer was killed in a vehicle crash at SH 65 and Central Street as he responded to a call to backup officers involved in a gang shootout.
Deputy Latimer was assisting Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers to investigate a traffic collision just north of Temple, Oklahoma. During the investigation, Temple Police requested assistance in dealing with a large crowd at the scene of a drive-by shooting. Deputy Latimer radioed that he was responding to assist the Temple officers. The dispatcher then lost radio contact with him.
A short time later, a Temple officer found Deputy Latimer's wrecked patrol car. Deputy Latimer had been thrown 15-feet from the vehicle. He was airlifted to a hospital in Lawton but was pronounced dead on arrival on the morning of October 19th, 1995.
Deputy Latimer is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 208
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 18, 1995
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Latimer,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cotton County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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