Paducah Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, October 3, 1893
Add to My HeroesCalvin C. Smith
Patrolman Cal Smith was shot and killed by a man from ambush near Court Street.
The suspect had been arrested earlier for being drunk and disruptive. After being released on bail he secured a rifle and went looking for the arresting officer. Mistaking Patrolman Smith for the arresting officer, he shot him dead.
The suspect, son of a local prominent judge, was tried and acquitted. On October 24, 1899, he shot and killed his mistress at a saloon in Paducah, and then shot and killed himself.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Winchester
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Smith,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Paducah.
R.I.P.
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