Lewisburg Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, February 1, 1975
Add to My HeroesBilly W. Blackwell
Patrolman Billy Blackwell was shot and killed from ambush by a man as he was responding to a disturbance on Fourth Avenue in Lewisburg at 6:30 am.
The 60-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 60 years on June 19, 1975. In November of 1977, he was retried and sentenced to 75 years for second-degree murder. His request for a third trial was denied in 1986. He died in prison on January 30, 1989.
Patrolman Blackwell was a United States Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Lewisburg Police Department for 10 months. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, two sisters, and two brothers, who also served in law enforcement.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Not available
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrolman Blackwell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 1, 2025
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