Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Harry Smith succumbed to injuries sustained approximately six weeks earlier while attempting to arrest two men. Patrolman Smith had served with the agency for 1 year.
Survivors
He was survived by his parent, brother, and two sister.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Smith gave the Toledo Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Toledo 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 Harry C. 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Toledo Police Dept., 25 of 32 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 78.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry C. Smith's cause is highlighted.
How Harry C. Smith Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry C. Smith is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry C. Smith was killed by person.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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