Police Officer Scott T. Stewart, IV, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Scott T. Stewart, IV

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, August 11, 2002

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Scott T. Stewart, IV

Police Officer Scott Stewart was shot and killed as he placed a suspect under arrest for illegally possessing a handgun.

He and his partner were called to the 11200 block of Corbette in the report there was a group of men gambling on the sidewalk. When they arrived, Officer Stewart discovered one man was carrying a concealed handgun. As Officer Stewart was cuffing the suspect, another man approached Officer Stewart from behind and fired one shot at his head. Officer Stewart was rushed to St. John Hospital where he died several hours later from his wound.

The suspect fled the scene but turned himself in the following day. The man was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole.

Officer Stewart was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Detroit Police Department for five years. He is survived by his fiancee, also a Detroit Police Officer, parents, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 5 years
Badge 4178
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

arrest, gambling, weapons violation

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I think you every day, a song will play or I’ll see something that reminds me of you. I still shed tears for the empty spot you’ve left in all of our lives. I still go in camping trips like we used to go on. I find you in so many things I do and it still breaks my heart. The girls have grown into strong, loving, intelligent women, you’d be so proud. Little Hunter is the most beautiful soul, she brings so much happiness to everyone lucky enough to meet her. Watch over all of us, I feel like you are constantly there, close by, making sure we stay safe. I miss you little brother.❤️❤️

Deborah Stewart
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February 3, 2025