City Marshal Thomas J. Smith
Abilene Police Department
Kansas
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 2, 1870

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, November 2, 1870
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Arrested

Marshal Smith was shot and killed and his body mutilated while he and a deputy attempted to serve a warrant. During the incident a shootout ensued and Marshal Smith was wounded. The deputy then fled the area. The suspect, who remained at the scene, then decapitated Marshal Smith with an axe. Two suspects were arrested in connection with Marshal Smith's murder.

Marshal Smith had been with the agency for one year and also held a commission as a United States Marshal.