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Chief Deputy Smith was shot and killed by a man he stopped to question. The suspect was apprehended minutes later.
The 25-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and hanged on August 27, 1926.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Smith served with the Leflore County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Greenwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Leflore County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1926, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1926, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 5.3% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Fridays: 14%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Leflore County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Leflore County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
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