Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, September 13, 1972
Add to My HeroesHoward 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER 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
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