Officer Ed Yoakum
Was shot and killed October 27,
1920. Officer Ed Yoakum insisted on being assigned Badge
13.
He responded to a burglary call on October 27. As he
approached the rear of the residence he apprehended the burglar
sneaking out of the house.
The victim, not fully awakened, saw Officer Yoakum in the back
yard, thought he was a burglar and fired a shot. As Officer
Yoakum lay dying in the yard he said, "I forgive the man who shot
me."