Special Deputy David W. Stewart
Tipton County Sheriff's Office
Tennessee
End of Watch: Sunday, May 2, 1915

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 2, 1915
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy David Stewart was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on Island 37 in the Mississippi River.

Several blind tigers and gambling houses were located on the island. Deputy Stewart, who lived on the island, was deputized in order to serve warrants to the operators of the establishments.

The murder occurred when one of the owners snuck up behind Deputy Stewart, who was deaf, and shot him in the back of the head in retaliation for his work as a deputy.

The suspect fled to Arkansas where he was apprehended.