Special Deputy David W. Stewart

Special Deputy David W. Stewart | Tipton County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Tipton County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Special Deputy David W. Stewart

Tipton County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, May 2, 1915

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David W. Stewart

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 was arrested in Arkansas, brought back to Tennessee and charged with second degree murder.

The suspect fled to Arkansas where he was apprehended.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Charged with murder
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Special Deputy Stewart,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tipton County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 2, 2025

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