Patrolman Daniel Summitt, Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman Daniel Summitt

Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, April 30, 1899

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Daniel Summitt

Patrolman Summitt was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was causing a disturbance in front of grocery store on Lischey Avenue. Patrolman Summitt advised the man to quiet down or he would have to be arrested. The man responded that no officer could arrest him.

The man then produced a pistol. In an effort to disarm him, Patrolman Summitt began to struggle with the man. The suspect fired three shots, mortally wounding Patrolman Summitt. Patrolman Summitt succumbed to his wounds shortly after midnight. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. He was tried and acquitted.

Patrolman Summitt was survived by his wife and five children. He was a Civil War Confederate private with the 2nd Tennessee Calvary, Company A.

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Age 55
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, April 29, 1899
Weapon Handgun
Offender Acquitted

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Patrolman Summitt,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nashville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 30, 2024