Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Smith, Grant County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Smith

Grant County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

End of Watch Monday, July 29, 1907

Charles B. Smith

Sheriff Smith was shot and killed by a crazed drunk man. Sheriff Smith responded to the suspect's home after he had fired at a civilian from his porch. As Sheriff Smith pushed open the door of the suspect's home the suspect opened fire killing Sheriff Smith. The suspect was later arrested after a standoff with other officers.

Sheriff Smith was survived by two sisters and one brother.

Bio

Age 27
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Convicted of murder

Most Recent Reflection

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Deputy Sheriff Smith,
Sir, it has been 106 years since your End of Watch but you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grant County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 15, 2013