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Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Smith | Grant County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
Grant County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

Deputy Sheriff

Charles B. Smith

Grant County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

End of Watch: Monday, July 29, 1907

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 29, 1907
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 99 years

Sheriff Smith was shot and killed by a crazed drunk man. Sheriff Smith responded to the suspect's home after he had fired at a civilian from his porch. As Sheriff Smith pushed open the door of the suspect's home the suspect opened fire killing Sheriff Smith. The 27-year-old suspect was later arrested after a standoff with other officers.

On March 28, 1908, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 99 years. He was paroled on April 19, 1917.

Sheriff Smith was survived by two sisters and one brother.