Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 25, 1905
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: January 25, 1905
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman James Stedman was killed when he was crushed between two streetcars while directing traffic at Euclid Avenue and Ontario Street.
He had been assigned to that corner for three years prior to the accident. As one of the cars was turning the corner the switch in the track suddenly flew open due to snow and ice being stuck in it. The rear of the streetcar struck him. He succumbed to his injuries as he was being transported to a local hospital.
Patrolman Stedman had served with the Cleveland Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife.