Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, July 17, 1922
Add to My HeroesLeonard A. Smith
Deputy Leonard Smith and Sheriff George White were killed in an automobile accident as they transported prisoners 18 miles south of Tucson at 9 pm.
Deputy Smith was transported to a local hospital with a broken collar bone and several broken ribs. He succumbed to internal injuries four days later.
The convicts they had in custody escaped and were captured a week later. They were wanted for the murder of a husband and wife. One subject was hanged, and the other was given a life sentence.
Deputy Smith was survived by his wife, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, July 13, 1922
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Smith,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Santa Cruz County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 17, 2022
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