Deputy Sheriff Ben F. Pearson, Atoka County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Ben F. Pearson

Atoka County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, October 14, 1910

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Ben F. Pearson

Deputy Sheriff Ben Pearson was shot and killed while attempted to arrest a drunk man who was brandishing a pistol at a dance. The suspect shot Deputy Pearson twice in the torso, killing him.

The suspect fled the dance hall and was never apprehended.

Deputy Pearson was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never apprehended

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Deputy Sheriff Pearson,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atoka County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 14, 2025