Roll of Honor
Alexander S. Smith
Incident
Railroad Policeman Alexander Smith was shot and killed in the company's railroad yards near South 2nd Street in Tacoma, Washington shortly after 4 p.m. by his partner. The two officers had been arguing about a recent freight train robbery when Policeman Smith's partner attacked him and opened fire, fatally wounding him. The officer who shot him was charged with second-degree murder.
Survivors
Policeman Smith was survived by his son and four sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Railroad Policeman Smith served with the Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the St. Paul community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Railroad Policeman Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Railroad Policeman Alexander S. Smith is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 59 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander S. Smith's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander S. Smith Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander S. Smith is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alexander S. Smith was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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