Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, July 5, 1945
Add to My HeroesEdward William Stelling
Deputy Sheriff Edward Stelling succumbed to injuries sustained on July 1st, 1945, when he was shot with a shotgun.
He and another deputy had responded to a disturbance at a local business where a man was waving a shotgun. When Deputy Stelling arrived he was shot in the arm and suffered a wound that required the arm's amputation. He succumbed to complications of the wound on July 5th, 1945.
The other deputy was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Deputy Stelling had served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, July 1, 1945
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Stelling,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shelby County.
R.I.P.
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