Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Smith was shot and killed after responding to the scene of a drunk man brandishing a handgun.
He was instantly killed when he was shot in the mouth and heart. Other officers returned fire, hitting the suspect more than 20 times, killing him.
Patrolman Smith had served with the Homestead Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Smith gave the Homestead Borough Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Homestead community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William F. 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Homestead Borough Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William F. Smith's cause is highlighted.
How William F. Smith Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William F. Smith is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William F. Smith was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Homestead Borough Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
