Police Officer Henry J. Stewart
Suffolk County Police Department
New York
End of Watch: Saturday, July 11, 1992

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: 2623

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 11, 1992
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Stewart was killed while off duty after confronting a teenager who was vandalizing cars and signs on the block he lived on. When Officer Stewart approached the suspect, the man drove off, dragging Officer Stewart 500 feet before smashing into a parked car. The teen fled the scene leaving Officer Stewart trapped under the car.

Officers who responded to the call lifted the car off Officer Stewart and transported him to the hospital where he died of his injuries. The suspect was apprehended later that night.

Officer Stewart had been with the agency for 19 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.