Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, July 6, 1941
Add to My HeroesGeorge Flute
Deputy Flute was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a 20 year old Army deserter at a local picnic. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter on December 5, 1941, and sentenced to 7 years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 7 years
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