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In the winter of 1910, a brave lawman, Deputy Sheriff Howard Edmond Murray, a 24-year-old male, met a tragic and untimely end in the line of duty in Mcalester, Oklahoma. His death stemmed from a violent encounter on January 27th, when he attempted to arrest a man. During the arrest, the suspect opened fire, striking Deputy Murray.
Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Murray demonstrated incredible courage and resolve. He managed to return fire, and his shots proved fatal for his assaila ...Read More
Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Murray demonstrated incredible courage and resolve. He managed to return fire, and his shots proved fatal for his assaila ...Read More
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Howard Murray
Male
Mcalester
OK
1910-01-27
24
Howard
Murray
11/24/2025
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