Deputy Sheriff Eric Nicholson, Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Deputy Sheriff Eric Nicholson

Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, January 10, 1945

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Eric Nicholson

Deputy Nicholson was shot and killed while walking a prisoner to jail. He had arrested the man outside of a theater on suspicion of check forgery. As the two walked to the jail the man produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot Deputy Nicholson twice.

The suspect was sentenced to death and later executed.

Deputy Nicholson was survived by his wife and children.

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Age 43
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Executed

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Deputy Sheriff Nicholson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Seminole County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 10, 2020