Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, January 12, 1981
Add to My HeroesCharles Busby Smith
Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles Smith was shot and killed while attempting to serve a lunacy warrant.
Chief Deputy Smith and the sheriff were serving the warrant to a 48-year-old male at his home near Kilmichael, Mississippi, when he opened fire on them, killing the deputy and seriously wounding the sheriff. The suspect was apprehended about two miles from his house, shortly after the shooting. He was later convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death but was later re-sentenced to life imprisonment. He died in prison in 2006.
Chief Deputy Smith had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for four years and had previously been a Vaiden, Mississippi, police officer.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsChief Deputy Smith,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Montgomery County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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