Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Sunday, October 13, 1968
Age:
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 13, 1968
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 15 years
Patrolman Raymond Smith was shot and killed while attempting an arrest at Brunswick and Main Streets while off-duty.
The suspect ,21, fled after shooting Patrolman Smith. He was apprehended 20 minutes later. On March 6, 1969, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15, years.
Patrolman Smith had been with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.