PETER ANDERSON

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Officer Rank: Posseman
Memorial Panel: 56-E: 25
Department: Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, S.O.
End of Watch: December 26, 1890
Cause: SHOT
Age: 46
Years of Service: 1
Description: Posseman Anderson was shot while attempting to arrest a notorious outlaw wanted for stealing cattle. As Posseman Anderson and three deputies went to serve the warrant, they heard shots fired. They hurried to the location to find a man holding a Winchester. The man hid behind some bushes and fired, striking Posseman Anderson in the head. A gun battle ensued and the suspect surrendered.
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