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Lieutenant William Carter Smith | Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Kentucky State Police, Kentucky

Lieutenant

William Carter Smith

Kentucky State Police, Kentucky

End of Watch: Thursday, April 26, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 45

Tour: 24 years

Badge # 46

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/10/1972

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Convicted

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Lieutenant Smith died on April 4, 1973 from a gunshot wound he received on November 10, 1972. Lieutenant Smith was attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Warren County, Kentucky, when he was shot.

The suspect was arrested, tried, and convicted of Lieutenant Smith's murder.

Lieutenant Smith had been with agency for 24 years and was survived by his wife and son.

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Lt. Smith,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your murder, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Kentucky. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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