Patrolman Edmund Smith
Wellington Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, May 4, 1957

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 4, 1957
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Executed in 1959

Patrolman Smith was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. As he arrived the suspect the scene and Patrolman Smith gave pursuit. The man stopped his car at Barker Street and Maple Street and exited his car. Patrolman Smith and the suspect exchanged shots but Patrolman Smith's gun jammed. The suspect fatally shot the wounded officer as he tried to crawl back into his patrol car. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed in 1959.

Patrolman Smith was survived by his wife and two children.