Deputy Sheriff

Frank Smith

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

End of Watch: Saturday, August 9, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 66
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 9, 1924
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Deputy Frank Smith was shot and killed when he and the sheriff responded to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect shot Deputy Smith before being shot and wounded by the sheriff. The suspect then committed suicide.

Deputy Smith had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.