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Patrolman Daniel J. Smith | Essex County Police Department, New Jersey Essex County Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

Daniel J. Smith

Essex County Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Monday, September 17, 1984

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/17/1984

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Convicted

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Patrolman Daniel Smith was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle on I-280 in East Orange. Patrolman Smith was shot in the head by a shotgun blast as he approached the vehicle.

The suspect and several accomplices were arrested and charged in connection with Patrolman Smith's murder and other related crimes.

Patrolman Smith had served with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife.

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To the family and friends of Patrolman Daniel Smith and his fellow officers in the Essex Police Department

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Danny's memory on the twenty-sixth anniversary of the day Danny so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Patrolman Smith gave to his community and the citizens of New Jersey, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 17, 1984.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
September 18, 2010

 

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