Roll of Honor
Charles Eugene Smith II
Incident
Detective Corporal Chuck Smith was shot and killed as he and another officer participated in an undercover narcotics purchase on South Fayette Street at approximately 4:00 am.
During the purchase, one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Corporal Smith.
Two suspects were apprehended a short time later and charged with first-degree murder. Both were subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Corporal Smith was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Beckley Police Department for 5.5 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Detective Corporal Smith gave the Beckley Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Beckley community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Charles Eugene Smith II served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
Detective Corporal Charles Eugene Smith II 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 97,759 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 72.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Beckley Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Charles Eugene Smith II's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Eugene Smith II Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Eugene Smith II is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Eugene Smith II was killed by handgun; .357 caliber.
Military Service
Charles Eugene Smith II served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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