Sergeant Larrell Kent Smith, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Sergeant Larrell Kent Smith

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, April 16, 1983

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Larrell Kent Smith

Sergeant Larrell Smith was shot and killed during a SWAT raid while serving a search warrant at 3450 Robinette Avenue in Baldwin Park.

He was the third man on the team making an entry through a window. As the team entered, the suspect, who was flanking the team, opened fire and struck Sergeant Smith in the head. Other team members returned fire and killed the subject.

Sergeant Smith was transported to the Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.

Sergeant Smith had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, one son, and parents.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, April 14, 1983
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

narcotics, Raid

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Hi Grandpa!

It's been another year already. Time does fly when you get older I guess.

I graduated and got my bachelors in Physics. It wasn't a cake-walk but I'm proud of myself for managing it. I'm hoping to eventually get my Ph.D. in medical physics to help a lot of people like Mom. Unfortunately due to the political climate this year, that will have to wait a little longer. However, it gives me some more time to utilize my connections I made during school to make my resume a little bit better.

I know you would share my frustrations and stresses about my future, but ultimately we both know it'll work out one way or another. Mom has been a great help too. You did good with her!

All jokes aside, I hope things are all good on your end and that you're sending nothing but good vibes. Hopefully next year I'll have some exciting news for you.

Finn

Finnian Rogers
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April 16, 2025