Deputy Sheriff Robert L. Cares, Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Robert L. Cares

Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, July 5, 1912

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Robert L. Cares

Deputy Sheriff R.L. Cares was shot and killed in Grant, Oklahoma, while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was carrying a pistol.

Deputy Cares located the man inside of the town drugstore. He attempted to talk the man into going home, but when the man refused, Deputy Cares attempted to disarm him. The subject drew his pistol and fatally shot Deputy Cares.

The man fled the state and was arrested in San Antonio, Texas. He waived extradition and was returned to Oklahoma to face trial.

Deputy Cares was survived by his wife.

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Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Arrested

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Deputy Sheriff Cares,
On today, the 113th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Choctaw County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 5, 2025