Sheriff Died in Line of Duty

Sheriff Died in Line of Duty is an Oklahoma historical marker in Stephens County.

Stephens County · at US-81 and OK-7 intersection north of Duncan · location approximate

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On May 12, 1930, Stephens County Sheriff W.A. "Wal" Williams was wounded in a gun battle with outlaws here. He died the following day. Five of the combatants were shot, and two died. The incident was called the "Gunfight at Gatlin" for the nearby school.

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Sheriff Died in Line of Duty

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