Officer Sidney Clarence Crews
Miami Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, April 26, 1929

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 7

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 25, 1929
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Sidney Crews was shot and killed with his own weapon inside the city jail by a "crazed inmate." One bullet shattered his right arm and a second bullet struck his hip.

Officer Crews had been employed with the Miami Police Department for eight years and was survived by his wife and seven children.