Police Officer Henry Smith, Jr.

Police Officer Henry Smith, Jr. | Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Police Officer Henry Smith, Jr.

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Saturday, April 7, 1962

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Henry Smith, Jr.

Police Officer Henry Smith was shot and killed while attempting to break up a dice game in the 700 block of West Lexington Street while off duty.

He attempted to arrest two men and he was knocked to the ground before being shot six times. Both suspects were later arrested.

Officer Smith had served with the Baltimore Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Both apprehended

gambling, off duty

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Thanks Dad! Even though I was only five years old when you was taken from me , l still miss you love you and respect your duty to country. Both as a United States Marine and a Baltimore City police officer. Today would have been your 88th Birthday. Love you dad.. your son. Anthony c Smith

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Anthony smith

March 15, 2019

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