Patrolman W. Stith Tucker, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman W. Stith Tucker

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, May 5, 1860

W. Stith Tucker

Patrolman Tucker died of stab wounds when he attempted to arrest a wanted fugitive.

Patrolman Tucker was assigned to duty at a horse race track. After the races ended, Patrolman Tucker was watching the spectators and employees leave the ground when he observed a wanted fugitive. Patrolman Tucker approached the suspect and attempted to arrest him. As Patrolman Tucker attempted to take the suspect into custody, a second man appeared and stabbed Patrolman Tucker in the head.

Patrolman Tucker died five days later from his wound.

Patrolman Tucker had served with the Memphis Police Department for seven years.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Incident Date Monday, April 30, 1860
Weapon Edged weapon
Offender Not available

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Brother, Although your tour of duty is over, you will never be forgotten! It's been 152 years and we still remember your sacrifice !!! May God bless you. Rest in peace my brother!!!!!

Lieutenant George Monroe Retired
Pulaski County Sheriff Dept.

July 5, 2011