Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/26/1917
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Paroled in 1924
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Deputy Sheriff Stewart was shot and killed as he was attempting to arrest a man for a domestic incident at a boarding house. As Deputy Stewart attempted to effect the arrest, the suspect began to resist. The suspect was able to get Deputy Stewart's gun away from him when a second man joined in. The suspect then shot Deputy Stewart four times, killing him. Both men were arrested and charged with Deputy Stewarts murder.
The shooter was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled December 23, 1924. His accomplice was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years in prison.
