Lieutenant William Carter Smith
Kentucky State Police
Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, April 26, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: 46

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 10, 1972
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Convicted

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.