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Constable Dan Smith was shot and killed from ambush as he and two deputy constables searched for a still in a cornfield at approximately 1500 hours.
As they made their way towards the still, the owner of the farm ambushed them and shot Constable Smith in the back three times.
The suspect was apprehended at his home several hours later and charged with Constable Smith's murder. The man had previously threatened to shoot Constable Smith if he ever came onto his land. On February 7, 1926, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years. Two weeks later he was released from jail, under bond, pending his appeal. The result of the appeal and and what became of the suspect is unknown.
Constable Smith was survived by his wife and three children.
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Constable Smith was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Smith served with the Lawrence County Fourth District Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Lawrenceburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Dan is the only officer of Lawrence County Fourth District Constable's Office remembered here.
Dan is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Dan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Dan 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 1925, 10 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Dan was 27. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41.
Dan was 27. 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.
Dan was 27. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lawrence County Fourth District Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 12.7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
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