Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Adam Smith was shot and killed while investigating illegal liquor sales and related violations on Jones Fork.
After being shot, Deputy Smith was taken to Beaver Valley Hospital, where he died the following night.
Five men and one woman were arrested and held in connection with Deputy Smith's murder.
Deputy Smith was survived by his wife and seven children.
Survivors
Deputy Smith was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Smith served with the Knott County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hindman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Adam Smith is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Knott County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 77.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Adam Smith's cause is highlighted.
How Adam Smith Compares
Offender Outcome
Six suspects arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Adam Smith is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Adam Smith was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Knott County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
