Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, April 27, 1975
Add to My HeroesMichael David Stewart
Officer Michael Stewart was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a robbery and sexual battery in progress at a restaurant on Atlantic Boulevard. The other officer was shot and wounded.
One suspect was killed, and the other suspect was apprehended and executed for the murder on January 30, 1985.
Officer Stewart's death prompted a citizen campaign to donate money to purchase bulletproof vests. His partner survived when the bullet hit a ballpoint pen in his breast pocket, deflected it around his ribcage, and saved his life.
Officer Stewart had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for only one year. He was survived by his wife, parents, and siblings.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1985
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsMichael was my brother. EOW 4-27-75. I was 14. The INVEST IN A VEST campaign was started by our dad, Jack Stewart, who was the Commander of the Auxiliary Police a few years later. Michael taught me how to play the drums when I was 9. He actually taught me how to swim when I was 2 in our pool by throwing me in off the roof. (Wasn't that high) I have been a fish ever since. He also taught me how to scuba dive and to slalom water ski! Our time was short but I miss you bubba
Vickie Stewart Moore
Sister
March 11, 2024
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