Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff James Stewart was shot and killed while riding with a posse in an attempt to arrest a man wanted for murder.
Special Deputy Stewart and another man had been deputized by a sheriff's deputy for the search and arrest of the man. They located the subject at a home in Palo Pinto County.
As they attempted to arrest him the man shot Special Deputy Stewart with a needle rifle before a second person shot him with a revolver. The other posse member and the sheriff's deputy were also shot and wounded.
The original subject they were attempting to arrest was eventually captured. He was convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to two years in prison.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 21st, 2020
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Special Deputy Sheriff Stewart served with the Young County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Graham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Deputy Sheriff James E. Stewart 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Young County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 7 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. James E. Stewart's cause is highlighted.
How James E. Stewart Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James E. Stewart is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James E. Stewart was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Young County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
