Deputy Sheriff John Sanders, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff John Sanders

Adair County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, September 14, 1915

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John Sanders

Deputy Sheriff John Sanders was shot and killed and his brother, another deputy, was seriously wounded as they attempted to arrest a man for illegally selling whiskey at a stomp dance in Chewey, Oklahoma. Both managed to return fire hitting the suspect in the face and leg.

His brother was seriously wounded in the shootout. Six subjects were arrested after the shooting. The 53-year-old man who murdered Deputy Sanders was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. On March 13, 1923, he was pardoned by Governor John Walton.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned in 1923

alcohol violation

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Deputy Sheriff Sanders,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Adair County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 14, 2025