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J. B. Hamby

Death by Force
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On September 1, 1978, the town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, lost its sole police officer, Chief J. B. Hamby, a 46-year-old male, in a violent shootout. A veteran of 20 years in law enforcement, Hamby was responding to a robbery in progress at a local driver's licensing station. Upon his arrival, he was met by two armed suspects and gunfire immediately erupted.

During the exchange, Chief Hamby was wounded but managed to fatally shoot one of the assailants. Needing to reload his revolver, he stepp ...Read More
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  • Chief of Police J. B. Hamby - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • 47 Years Ago J. B. Hamby – Chief of Police Catoosa ... - Facebook
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    Victim Details

    J. B. Hamby

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Catoosa

    OK

    1978-09-01

    46

    J.

    B. Hamby

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
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