DREW HARRELL

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 23-W: 24
Department: Hawkins County, Tennessee, S.D.
End of Watch: June 15, 1937
Cause: STRU
Age: 38
Years of Service: 4
Description: 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. The car crashed on its side, pinning Deputy Harrell underneath. Deputy Harrell was taken to the local hospital suffering from multiple broken bones. Deputy Harrell died three days later. The suspect was arrested.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
