Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest three burglary suspects.
He had been appointed to the position of city marshal the previous day.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Smith served with the San Fernando Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the San Fernando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal William 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At San Fernando Police Department, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Smith's cause is highlighted.
How William Smith Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Smith is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Smith was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from San Fernando Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
