Detective Howard F. Smith, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Detective Howard F. Smith

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, September 13, 1972

Howard F. Smith

Detective Howard Smith succumbed to gunshot wounds received nine months earlier during a bank robbery while working a protection detail at the bank. The suspects were apprehended and convicted for his murder.

Both suspects were sentenced to death, but the sentences were commuted to life in prison and they were both paroled in 2002.

Detective Smith had served with the agency for almost 32 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 32 years
Badge D12

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, December 30, 1971
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 2002

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Howard F. Smith of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 71 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

September 13, 2018