Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Drew Harrell died of injuries he received in an automobile crash.
Deputy Harrell was attempting to place a man under arrest for disturbing the peace. Deputy Harrell was standing on the running board of the automobile as he ordered the driver to stop. The man refused and sharply turned the wheel of the car. The car crashed on its side, pinning Deputy Harrell underneath. Deputy Harrell was taken to the local hospital suffering from multiple broken bones. He died three days later from his injuries.
The suspect was arrested.
Deputy Harrell has served with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Harrell gave the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rogersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Harrell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Drew Harrell 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 Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Drew Harrell's cause is highlighted.
How Drew Harrell Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Drew Harrell is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Drew Harrell was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Hawkins County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
