Corporal Ronald Lee Fewell, 24, of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, was killed on March 16, 1983, while responding to a domestic disturbance where shots had been fired. As the first officer on scene he exited his vehicle and was struck by a 16-gauge shotgun fired by the suspect. The suspect had shot his wife during an argument about whether their 18-year-old son could use the family car, then shot Corporal Fewell and attempted to take his own life.

Fewell had served seven years with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, beginning as an Explorer before becoming a deputy, and was survived by his wife, daughter, and a twin brother who was also a deputy. The suspect, described as a 40-year-old man, survived and was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Does anyone have memories of Corporal Fewell or information about that night that could add detail to the record?