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U.S. Air Force · United States 
Billy Stevens
1966
Billy Melton Stevens served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Billy Stevens suffered a fatal heart attack after struggling with two inmates attempting to escape from the Davidson County Jail. The inmates had attacked guards with a makeshift knife and a mop handle. During the struggle Deputy Stevens was struck in the chest several times with the mop handle and suffered the heart attack. Both suspects were kept in custody in the jail. Deputy Stevens was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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August 2, 2026
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