Front Royal Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 20, 1983
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 404
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 20, 1983
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Two acquittals
Sergeant Dennis Smedley was shot and killed when he was ambushed as he was leaving his home. He was shot in the back five times. Several suspects were tried for his murder but none were convicted.
Sergeant Smedley had served with the agency for six years. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and sister.