Agent William Ross Stewart, Jr., Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, Oklahoma

Agent William Ross Stewart, Jr.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, Oklahoma

End of Watch Wednesday, May 8, 1985

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William Ross Stewart, Jr.

Agent Bill Stewart was shot and killed as he and members of the Woodward Police Department conducted a narcotics operation at a local chain restaurant in Woodward.

Agent Stewart and one of the detectives approached the suspect, who was sitting in a van parked in the parking lot. As the three talked, the man fired a 12-gauge shotgun, killing Agent Stewart and wounding the detective.

The suspect fled the scene and buried the shotgun. He was arrested a short time later, and the murder weapon was recovered. The man was convicted of Agent Stewart's murder and sentenced to life in prison. He has a parole hearing in November 2016.

Agent Stewart was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control for 3 and a half years and previously served with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by three daughters and a granddaughter.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 13 years, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
Offender Sentenced to life

narcotics

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Agent Stewart,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy in Vietnam where you earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 8, 2025