Gastonia Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, September 5, 1937
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 5, 1937
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Smith was struck and killed by a stolen car while returning from working a special detail at a local high school sports event.
Patrolman Smith had served on the Gastonia Police Department for five years. He was survived by his father and is buried in oakwood Cemetery, Gastonia, North Carolina.