U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
William Smith
1975
William E. Smith served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer William Smith was shot and killed while he and his partner responded to a disturbance at a bar on Federal Boulevard at 2:11 a.m. Unbeknownst to the officers, two suspects were inside committing an armed robbery at the time. As Officer Smith opened the door, one of the men inside opened fire, fatally wounding him. Both subjects were later apprehended. One of the suspects suffered a gunshot wound and died a month later. The second suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Smith was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Denver Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Denver Police Department
Patrolman
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