Wellington Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, May 4, 1957
Add to My HeroesEdmund Smith
Patrolman Edmund Smith was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.
As he arrived, the suspect fled the scene and Patrolman Smith gave pursuit. The man stopped his car at Barker Street and Maple Street and exited his car. Patrolman Smith and the suspect exchanged shots but Patrolman Smith's gun jammed.
The man fatally shot the wounded officer as he tried to crawl back into his patrol car. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed in 1959.
Patrolman Smith was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Executed in 1959
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Edmund Smith of the Wellington Police Department, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
May 4, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Anthony Dia
Toledo Police Department, OH
EOW: July 4, 2020
Police Officer Jason Judd
Peoria Police Department, AZ
EOW: July 1, 2020
Sergeant Craig Johnson
Tulsa Police Department, OK
EOW: June 30, 2020
Correctional Officer Richard Bianchi
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CA
EOW: June 25, 2020
Master Detention Deputy Lynn Jones
Lake County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: June 24, 2020
Sergeant Dale Multer
Travis County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, TX
EOW: June 27, 2020
Police Officer Michael Lee
Navajo Division of Public Safety, TR
EOW: June 19, 2020
Police Officer Destin Legieza
Brentwood Police Department, TN
EOW: June 18, 2020
Corrections Officer V Thomas Adedayo Ogungbire
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TX
EOW: June 11, 2020