Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Smith was shot and killed while attempting to break up two men fighting over a woman. When one of the men drew his weapon Patrolman Smith told him to put it away. The man responded by making a statement to Patrolman Smith and then shot him. The suspect then shot himself.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Patrolman Smith served with the Cripple Creek Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cripple Creek community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Patrolman Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Patrolman Albert B. 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cripple Creek 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. Albert B. Smith's cause is highlighted.
How Albert B. Smith Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert B. Smith is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert B. Smith was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Cripple Creek Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
