Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff William Chitwood was shot and killed near Chitwood Station, Tennessee.
His body was then struck by a Cincinnati Southern Railway train after his killers placed his body on the tracks.
Deputy Chitwood had served as a Scott County sheriff's deputy and federal revenue officer in the eastern portion of Tennessee for several years.
Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 17th, 2020
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
143 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Chitwood gave the Scott County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff William Chitwood is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Scott County Sheriff's Office, 8 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Chitwood's cause is highlighted.
How William Chitwood Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Chitwood is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Chitwood was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Scott County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
