Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 22, 1924
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 22, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1925
Patrolman Troy Stewart was shot and killed after responding to a fight at Memorial Hall at 280 East Broad Street in Columbus.
As he attempted to arrest the subject, the man shot him. He returned fire and injured the subject.
The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on March 27, 1925.
Patrolman Stewart had served with the Columbus Division of Police for six months. He was survived by his wife.
He is buried at the Otterbein Church Cemetary in Evans, Jackson County, West Virginia. He was survived by his wife and parents.