In memory of
Charles B. Smith
1907
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- July 29, 1907, aged 27
Their life
Sheriff Smith was shot and killed by a crazed drunk man. Sheriff Smith responded to the suspect's home after he had fired at a civilian from his porch. As Sheriff Smith pushed open the door of the suspect's home the suspect opened fire killing Sheriff Smith. The 27-year-old suspect was later arrested after a standoff with other officers. On March 28, 1908, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 99 years. He was paroled on April 19, 1917.
Survived by
Sheriff Smith was survived by two sisters and one brother.
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