Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 16, 1983
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 16, 1983
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge
Suspect Info: Serving life sentence
Corporal Fewell was responding to a domestic disturbance where shots had been fired. He was the first to arrive at the location and as he exited his vehicle the suspect fired a .16 gauge shotgun, fatally striking him. The suspect had also shot his wife and then shot himself after he shot Corporal Fewell. The suspect had been arguing with his wife over whether to let their 18 year-old son use the family car.
The 40-year-old subject was convicted of first degree murder and is currently serving a life sentence. As of November 27, 2020, he was in prison.
Corporal Fewell was 24 years old and had been with the Sheriff's Office for seven years. Prior to becoming a Deputy Sheriff, he had been an Explorer for two years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and a twin brother, also a Lee County Deputy Sheriff.