Deputy Sheriff Oliver Thomas Smith
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Monday, January 16, 1922

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 16, 1922
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for shooting a co-worker at a sawmill. After shooting Deputy Smith the man fled into nearby woods where he remained until turning himself in several days later.