Cripple Creek Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 10, 1908
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 10, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Patrolman Smith was shot and killed while attempting to break up two men fighting over a woman. When one of the men drew his weapon Patrolman Smith told him to put it away. The man responded by making a statement to Patrolman Smith and then shot him. The suspect then shot himself.