Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, August 31, 1976
Add to My HeroesKenneth F. Smith
Agent Smith was shot and killed while conducting a narcotics raid on a home with other agents. All of the agents were in plain clothes. A neighbor observed the raid, followed the agents into the home, and shot Agent Smith. The suspect was acquitted at trial on an argument of self defense.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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