Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Raymond Smith was shot and killed while attempting an arrest at Brunswick and Main Streets while off-duty. The suspect ,21, fled after shooting Patrolman Smith. He was apprehended 20 minutes later. On March 6, 1969, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15, years. Patrolman Smith had been with the agency for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Smith gave the Richmond Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond 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 Raymond 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 VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Richmond Police Department, 20 of 40 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. Raymond B. Smith's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond B. Smith Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 15 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond B. Smith is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond B. Smith was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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