Deputy Sheriff Gerald Orvin Hodge, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Gerald Orvin Hodge

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Thursday, January 3, 1935

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Gerald Orvin Hodge

Deputy Sheriff Gerald Hodge was shot and killed in Picher, Oklahoma, while attempting to arrest a man wanted for several armed robberies.

He and a group of other officers went to the home of the man's sister to see if he was there. A man answered the door and started backing up. When Deputy Hodge followed the man into the home the wanted subject ran into the room and fatally shot Deputy Hodge.

The other officers then entered the room and shot the suspect 27 times, killing him.

Deputy Hodge was a WWI veteran and had served with the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, January 2, 1935
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

warrant service, robbery

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Deputy Sheriff Hodge,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ottawa County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 3, 2025