Ricky Dale Milner, 53, was found at the Achille Volunteer Fire Station in Achille on Friday, February 23, 2024, with a gunshot wound to the head. State and local agencies responded and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was called in as the event was initially described as an officer-involved incident. Early reports left open whether the wound was self-inflicted, but investigators later announced there was no suspicion of criminal activity; officials emphasized no foul play was suspected and no suspects, persons of interest, or arrests were announced.

Milner, known publicly as Rick Milner, lived in Caddo and served with multiple law-enforcement agencies over decades, including the Achille Police Department, several county sheriff’s offices and campus and municipal departments in Texas and Oklahoma. Born August 25, 1970, in Sherman, Texas, he had worked on cattle ranches, trained as an electrical lineman and railroad conductor, and was remembered by family and colleagues for rodeo interests, leatherwork, model building and frequent community assistance. A family visitation and funeral service were held in Durant.

If anyone in Achille, Caddo or the surrounding communities has information about Milner’s activities on February 23, 2024, please share what you know with investigators.