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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Eric Smith
2013
Eric Tyrone Smith Sr. served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Detective Eric Smith was shot and killed inside the Jackson Police Department's headquarters building while interviewing a murder suspect at approximately 6:00 p.m.
The subject attacked Detective Smith inside the interview room. The man disarmed Detective Smith and fatally shot him before turning the gun on himself.
Detective Smith was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for 18 years.
The subject attacked Detective Smith inside the interview room. The man disarmed Detective Smith and fatally shot him before turning the gun on himself.
Detective Smith was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, who also serves with the Jackson Police Department.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Jackson Police Department
Detective
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