Deputy Sheriff Larry Eugene Smith

Deputy Sheriff Larry Eugene Smith | Otero County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
Otero County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
Deputy Sheriff Larry Eugene Smith

Otero County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch Thursday, December 27, 1973

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Larry Eugene Smith

Deputy Smith was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. When he arrived on the scene he was confronted by a man with a shotgun. He ordered the man to drop the gun and the two fired at each other almost simultaneously. Deputy Smith was killed at the scene and the suspect succumbed to his wounds several days later.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Otero County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 27, 2023

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