Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch Friday, August 10, 1906
Add to My HeroesGeorge A. Stillwell
Deputy Stillwell died of wounds he received when he was shot by a man he had just arrested.
Deputy Stilwell was sent to a farm in Wading River with an arrest warrant to arrest a suspect who was trespassing on a farm. Deputy Stillwell arrested the suspect and placed him in the rear of his carriage and preceded to drive toward the court. As the carriage started moving the suspect sprang from his seat and ran for the woods. Deputy Stillwell was able to apprehend the suspect again and placed him in the read of the carriage, this time with his arms and legs tied with rope. As the carriage reached the court, the suspect was able to free himself from the ropes, reach into his rear pocket, draw a revolver and fire twice. The first shot hit Deputy Stillwell in the back of the neck and the seconds shot struck him in the mouth and he turned toward the suspect. The suspect then ran from the carriage into the woods.
Deputy Stillwell was removed to the hospital where he underwent surgery. Deputy Stillwell succumbed to his wounds 14 days later.
The suspect was apprehended eight days after the shooting and was charged with assault. When Deputy Stillwell died that charge was increased to murder. The suspect was convicted of murder in 1907 and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Stillwell was survived by his wife
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, July 26, 1906
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Sentenced to life in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsTo fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 107th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 4, 2013
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