Police Officer Henry Smith Jr.
Baltimore City Police Department
Maryland

End of Watch: Saturday, April 7, 1962
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Smith was shot and killed while attempting to break up a dice game. While off duty Officer Smith attempted to arrest two men and he was knocked to the ground and shot six times. Both suspect were later arrested.

Officer Smith had been with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his wife and five children.

 
Photograph: Police Officer Henry Smith Jr.

Patch image: Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Visit Police Officer Smith's memorial at www.ODMP.org