Remembering Kyle

03/25/2026

Five years ago, we lost a dedicated officer, a husband, and a father.

On March 25, 2021, Corporal Kyle Jeffrey Davis of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma, was killed in the line of duty during a booking process inside the correctional facility.

What began as a routine intake quickly turned violent. In the course of doing his job—protecting others and maintaining order—Corporal Davis suffered a fatal injury. He gave 13 years of service to his community, and in a single moment, his family, his agency, and the entire corrections profession felt the weight of that loss.

Kyle was more than a uniform. He was a devoted husband, a proud father of two, and someone who found joy in the outdoors—hunting, fishing, and spending time with those he loved most.

💙 Today, we remember his service, his sacrifice, and the life he lived beyond the badge.

We invite you to take a moment to reflect and honor Corporal Davis.

👉 https://cpof.org/line-of-duty-death/five-years-ago-we-lost-a-dedicated-officer-a-husband-and-a-father/

Gone, but never forgotten.

03/24/2025

4 Years Ago

Kyle Jeffrey Davis – Corporal
Washington County Sheriff’s Office March 25, 2021

Seventeen suspects had been arrested as part of a large multiagency narcotics investigation and were being booked into the Washington County jail on Thursday, March 25, 2021. One of the male suspects, Athine Henderson, while being booked into the jail, began fighting with officers including jail supervisor, Corporal Kyle Davis, 36. After the officers were able to get control of Athine Henderson, Corporal Davis suffered a heart attack. Corporal Kyle Davis was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead an hour later.

Kyle Davis had served with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for thirteen years. Kyle Davis started with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was promoted to Deputy Sheriff in 2010.

Kyle Davis was survived by his wife Kristin and their two young children, Seth, 7, and Pearl, 6.

Corporal Kyle Davis is buried in the Dewey Cemetery, Washington County, Oklahoma.

In November, Athine Henderson was charged with First Degree Manslaughter in the death of Corporal Kyle Davis.

OLEM – 12N-3-1 NLEOM – 43E32

03/25/2024

3 Years Ago

Kyle Jeffrey Davis – Corporal
Washington County Sheriff’s Office March 25, 2021

Seventeen suspects had been arrested as part of a large multiagency narcotics investigation and were being booked into the Washington County jail on Thursday, March 25, 2021. One of the male suspects, Athine Henderson, while being booked into the jail, began fighting with officers including jail supervisor, Corporal Kyle Davis, 36. After the officers were able to get control of Athine Henderson, Corporal Davis suffered a heart attack. Corporal Kyle Davis was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead an hour later.

Kyle Davis had served with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for thirteen years. Kyle Davis started with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was promoted to Deputy Sheriff in 2010.

Kyle Davis was survived by his wife Kristin and their two young children, Seth, 7, and Pearl, 6.

Corporal Kyle Davis is buried in the Dewey Cemetery, Washington County, Oklahoma.

In November, Athine Henderson was charged with First Degree Manslaughter in the death of Corporal Kyle Davis.

OLEM – 12N-3-1 NLEOM – 43E32

09/25/2023

We're working on a project for Christmas & asking for your help! We're trying to collect as many stories/memories of Kyle as we can to create a memory book for our kids and family. Don't worry if you think they might need to be sensored 😂, send them anyway!
👉We're asking that you share your favorite memory (or 3) of Kyle with us by sending a DM to this page, dropping your story in the mail to us, sending a DM to Kristin or texting your story to her by NOV 1st.
If you'd also like to include a word or 2 that come to mind that described Kyle, we'd like to create a word cloud with all the words that would reflect the person he was. 👈
Again we ask to have these by Nov 1st, the more the better, and we appreciate your help in making this happen! 💙🖤💙

Send a message to learn more

05/13/2023

03/25/2023

2 Years Ago

Kyle Jeffrey Davis – Corporal
Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Seventeen suspects had been arrested as part of a large multiagency narcotics investigation and were being booked into the Washington County jail on Thursday, March 25, 2021. One of the male suspects, Athine Henderson, while being booked into the jail, began fighting with officers including jail supervisor, Corporal Kyle Davis, 36. After the officers were able to get control of Athine Henderson, Corporal Davis suffered a heart attack. Corporal Kyle Davis was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead an hour later.

Kyle Davis had served with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for thirteen years. Kyle Davis started with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and was promoted to Deputy Sheriff in 2010.

Kyle Davis was survived by his wife Kristin and their two young children, Seth, 7, and Pearl, 6.

Corporal Kyle Davis is buried in the Dewey Cemetery, Washington County, Oklahoma.

In November, Athine Henderson was charged with First Degree Manslaughter in the death of Corporal Kyle Davis.

OLEM – 12N-3-1 NLEOM – 43E32

03/27/2022

10/16/2021

Tonight, the Oklahoma Sheriff's Association honored Kyle with the Sheriff's Cross in recognition of the Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty at their annual banquet.

05/11/2021

BPD to honor fallen Sheriff Deputy in memorial

04/06/2021

04/03/2021

Washington County Deputy Kyle Davis has been laid to rest after 2,000 people attended his funeral today at Copan High School.