Deputy Sheriff Mitchell Leroy Smith
Gila County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
End of Watch: Friday, September 13, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, September 13, 1946
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Smith was killed when his police motorcycle was intentionally rammed by a vehicle. He was attempting to stop the vehicle for speeding when it started to bump his motorcycle and caused him to crash.

Deputy Smith had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.