Trooper Herbert W. Smith
Indiana State Police
Indiana
End of Watch: Thursday, December 5, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 1 month
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 5, 1946
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Trooper Herbert Smith was shot and killed after making a traffic stop near Shelbyville in Shelby County.

When the driver couldn't produce identification he asked the occupants of the vehicle to follow him to the police station. Suspecting the vehicle was stolen, Trooper Smith requested a license place check while driving to the station.

While en route the suspects pretended to have car trouble and pulled to the side of the road. Trooper Smith also stopped and as he approached the vehicle the suspects opened fire, striking Trooper Smith. He was able to return fire and make it back to his patrol car, where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspects were apprehended.

Trooper Smith had served with the Indiana State Police for over four years and was assigned to the Connersville post.