Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Wednesday, January 10, 1945
Add to My HeroesEric Nicholson
Deputy Nicholson was shot and killed while walking a prisoner to jail. He had arrested the man outside of a theater on suspicion of check forgery. As the two walked to the jail the man produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot Deputy Nicholson twice.
The suspect was sentenced to death and later executed.
Deputy Nicholson was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Nicholson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Seminole County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 10, 2020
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