Age 41
He was killed in a pistol duel with James Wilson, 36, in the King-Jacobs barber shop Thursday morning.
Sheriff Crawford was shot and killed in the local barber shop by the man he had just beaten in the recent election for sheriff's office. Sheriff Crawford was in the barber shop when the losing opponent entered and began arguing with him. The man suddenly pulled a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Sheriff Crawford.
Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff Crawford was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect.
Sheriff Crawford had served as sheriff for 7 years.
Despite a snow that began falling before noon and continued throughout the day, the Presbyterian church was filled to absolute capacity of more than 600.
The Knights of Pythias lodge of Altus conducted committal service.Greers had charge of arrangements.
He was killed in a pistol duel with James Wilson, 36, in the King-Jacobs barber shop Thursday morning.
Sheriff Crawford was shot and killed in the local barber shop by the man he had just beaten in the recent election for sheriff's office. Sheriff Crawford was in the barber shop when the losing opponent entered and began arguing with him. The man suddenly pulled a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Sheriff Crawford.
Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff Crawford was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect.
Sheriff Crawford had served as sheriff for 7 years.
Despite a snow that began falling before noon and continued throughout the day, the Presbyterian church was filled to absolute capacity of more than 600.
The Knights of Pythias lodge of Altus conducted committal service.Greers had charge of arrangements.
Age 41
He was killed in a pistol duel with James Wilson, 36, in the King-Jacobs barber shop Thursday morning.
Sheriff Crawford was shot and killed in the local barber shop by the man he had just beaten in the recent election for sheriff's office. Sheriff Crawford was in the barber shop when the losing opponent entered and began arguing with him. The man suddenly pulled a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Sheriff Crawford.
Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff Crawford was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect.
Sheriff Crawford had served as sheriff for 7 years.
Despite a snow that began falling before noon and continued throughout the day, the Presbyterian church was filled to absolute capacity of more than 600.
The Knights of Pythias lodge of Altus conducted committal service.Greers had charge of arrangements.
He was killed in a pistol duel with James Wilson, 36, in the King-Jacobs barber shop Thursday morning.
Sheriff Crawford was shot and killed in the local barber shop by the man he had just beaten in the recent election for sheriff's office. Sheriff Crawford was in the barber shop when the losing opponent entered and began arguing with him. The man suddenly pulled a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Sheriff Crawford.
Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff Crawford was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect.
Sheriff Crawford had served as sheriff for 7 years.
Despite a snow that began falling before noon and continued throughout the day, the Presbyterian church was filled to absolute capacity of more than 600.
The Knights of Pythias lodge of Altus conducted committal service.Greers had charge of arrangements.
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