EMMETT GOODWIN

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Officer Rank: Chief of Police
Memorial Panel: 60-W: 24
Department: Chickasha, Oklahoma, P.D.
End of Watch: February 1, 1909
Cause: SHOT
Age: 45
Years of Service: 10
Description: Chief Goodwin and Officer Joe Earl were walking down the street when they were met by Night Chief William Thomas. Mr. Thomas held a grudge against Chief Goodwin because he defeated him in the recent election for the position of Chief. Mr. Thomas drew his weapon and shot Chief Goodwin and Officer Earl. Chief Goodwin died at the scene and Officer Earl recovered from his wound.
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