Sheriff Edward Sam Stockard

Edward Sam Stockard

Sheriff Edward Stockard was shot and killed as he and the Waverly marshal attempted to arrest a drunk man who was threatening another man at the victim's farm along the Duck River seven miles southwest of Waverly.

When the two lawmen arrived the suspect refused to surrender. The man suddenly produced a revolver and shot Sheriff Stockard at least six times.

The marshal returned fire but did not strike the suspect, who fled to his own home. A posse located the man there a short time later. The posse opened fire on the suspect when he refused to surrender.

Sheriff Stockard was survived by his wife, two sisters, and four brothers.