Officer Down Memorial Page - http://www.odmp.org

Patrolman Troy C. Stewart | Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Patrolman

Troy C. Stewart

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 22, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

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.