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Special Policeman Wendell P. Smith | Denver Police Department, Colorado
Denver Police Department, Colorado

Special Policeman

Wendell P. Smith

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Thursday, February 6, 1896

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 6, 1896
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Special Policeman Wendell Smith was shot and killed after he and his partner discovered a subject attempting to break into a grocery store as they walked their beat.

Policeman Smith had served with the Denver Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.