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U.S. Army · United States 
Lucius Smith
1907
Lucius C. Smith served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Night Watchman Lucius Smith was shot and killed when he caught a man breaking into an opera house on Fresno Street, between J Street and K Street. The man shot him three times before fleeing. Watchman Smith had served with the Fresno Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters. Watchman Smith was a Civil War veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1864 to 1865.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Fresno Police Department
Night Watchman
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