Patrolman Edward F. Smith, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Edward F. Smith

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, May 30, 1931

Edward F. Smith

Patrolman Smith was shot and killed by a juvenile whom he had caught swimming in the John Marshal Highschool swimming pool after hours. The boy and two other boys he was swimming with were arrested and charged with his murder. The shooter, age 15, was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Bio

Age Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 18 years

Most Recent Reflection

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 30, 2015