Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Kenneth Smith was shot and killed while conducting a narcotics raid on a home with other agents who were all in plain clothes in the 400 block of Pine Street in Marrero. At 9:00 p.m., a neighbor observed the raid and called 911 to report a burglary in progress, followed the agents into the home, and shot Detective Smith in the back. The suspect was arrested at the scene and acquitted at trial on an argument of self-defense. Detective Smith served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and three brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Smith gave the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harvey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Kenneth Fleming 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 12 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kenneth Fleming Smith's cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth Fleming Smith Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth Fleming Smith is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth Fleming Smith was killed by rifle; .22 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
