Grundy County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 4, 1947
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 4, 1947
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charges dismissed
Deputy Sheriff Oscar Ward was shot and killed after approaching a group of men who were drinking in Palmer, Tennessee.
One of the men suddenly ran but tripped over a wire. When the man stood up he opened fire, killing Deputy Ward. The suspect, 45, was charged with murder and tried twice. Both trials ended with a hung jury.