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Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith was shot and killed while serving a warrant at the 300 block of Sawmill Road in Mountain View, Arkansas, at 4:30 p.m.
When Deputy Smith attempted to arrest the subject for terroristic threats, he was shot.
The subject was apprehended after a brief standoff and charged with capital murder.
Deputy Smith had served with the Stone County Sheriff's Office for 14 years and previously served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Independence County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three sons, three stepchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and 14 grandchildren.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Smith gave the Stone County Sheriff's Office 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Mountain View community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stone County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Justin is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Justin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Justin is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 1 officer in AR was killed feloniously, the 68th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Justin was 60. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Justin had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Justin was 60. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Justin had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Justin was 60. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Justin had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 6% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Tuesdays: 12.9%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Stone County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was not available, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Stone County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Justin among them.
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