Patrolman William Smith, Joplin Police Department, Missouri

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Patrolman

William Smith

Joplin Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Monday, November 15, 1909

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/15/1909

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman William Smith was shot and killed by the husband of a prostitute he had just arrested.

Patrolman Smith and another patrolman raided a house of prostitution. As Patrolman Smith and his partner exited the house with the suspects, they were confronted by the suspect’s husband who shot both of them. Patrolman Smith died from his wounds.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101st 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 15, 2010

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