In memory of
Charles Eugene Smith II
2006
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- August 29, 2006, aged 29
Their life
Detective Corporal Chuck Smith was shot and killed as he and another officer participated in an undercover narcotics purchase on South Fayette Street at approximately 4:00 am.
During the purchase, one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Corporal Smith.
Two suspects were apprehended a short time later and charged with first-degree murder. Both were subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Corporal Smith was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Beckley Police Department for 5.5 years.
Survived by
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
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