Deputy Sheriff Oliver Thomas Smith, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

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Deputy Sheriff

Oliver Thomas Smith

Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Monday, January 16, 1922

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/16/1922

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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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.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 16, 2012

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
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Auto-related deaths this year
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Oliver Thomas Smith

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