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Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Smith | Grant County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico Grant County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico

Deputy Sheriff

Charles B. Smith

Grant County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico

End of Watch: Monday, July 29, 1907

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/29/1907

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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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 suspect was later arrested after a standoff with other officers.

Sheriff Smith was survived by two sisters and one brother.

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Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 104th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grant County.

R.I.P.
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July 29, 2011

 

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