Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Monday, January 10, 1927
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: January 7, 1927
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Samuel Callaway was killed in an automobile crash after commandeering a vehicle in an attempt to stop a traffic violator.
He was directing traffic at West Flagler Street and 12th Avenue when he observed a vehicle run a red light. He commandeered another passing vehicle and rode on its running board. The vehicle drove several blocks and then collided with another car at the intersection of NW 4th Avenue and NW 4th Street. Officer Callaway was thrown to the ground. He succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Officer Callaway had served with the Miami Police Department for at least two years and had previously served with the New Haven Police Department in Connecticut.