Falmouth Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, October 10, 1943
Age: 78
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 10, 1943
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Chief Smith was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Park Street. When he arrived at the scene he confronted a male subject who was armed with a 12-gauge. As he attempted to talk the man into putting the gun down he was shot in the chest and killed instantly. The county sheriff responded to the scene and arrested the suspect.
On April 11, 1944, the suspect, 42, who claimed self defense, was tried and acquitted.