Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, August 4, 1932
Add to My HeroesEldon L. Smith
Special Agent Eldon Smith was shot and killed during a shootout with a theft suspect in Hilgrad, Oregon. His body was found adjacent to the railroad tracks suffering from five gunshot wounds. He had also been stabbed and beaten.
The suspect was arrested a week later in Seattle, Washington, but escaped before he could stand trial.
Agent Smith was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oregon
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Arrested and escaped
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