Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, October 28, 1916
Add to My HeroesJohn F. Smith
Police Officer John Smith was killed when he was struck over the head with his own billy club during a brawl he was trying to break up in a saloon at 2nd and Poplar streets.
Before he became unconscious, he shot his assailant in the back. The man was arrested nearby.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years, 1 month
- Badge 757
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Baton
- Offender Arrested
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