Isaac B. Caldwell, Patrolman

Guthrie Police Department

About 2:15 P.M. on Sunday afternoon September 7, 1913, Guthrie officers Caldwell and Lou D Muxlow attempted to arrest Lou Green in his “bootlegger’s parlor” on the south side of Viles Street between First and Second Streets in Guthrie for yet another liquor violation. A fight ensued during which Green pulled a .38 automatic pistol and shot each officer in the head killing them instantly.

Webb H. Lester, Officer

Guthrie Police Department

About 4 A.M. on Tuesday, May 29, 1894, Officers Lester and Tipton were patrolling Guthrie’s railroad yard when they heard a noise in a boxcar. Officer Lester ordered the man to come out of the boxcar and, when there was no response, climbed into the car. As Officer Lester entered the boxcar, the man fired a shot, striking Lester an inch above the right eye. Officer Tipton engaged in a running gunfight with the suspect during which reportedly 28 gunshots were fired but the suspect escaped. A doctor was called to the scene but Officer Lester died from his wound. His wife and two children survived him. In September a man named Pearson was charged with Officer Lester’s murder.

Lon D. Muxlow, Patrolman

Guthrie Police Department