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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Drew is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Drew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Drew is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 9 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1937, 123 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Drew was 38. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Drew had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Drew was 38. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Drew had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Drew was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Drew had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.4% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Drew among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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