Deputy Sheriff Oliver Thomas Smith, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Oliver Thomas Smith

Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Monday, January 16, 1922

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Oliver Thomas Smith

Deputy Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for shooting a co-worker at a sawmill. After shooting Deputy Smith the man fled into nearby woods where he remained until turning himself in several days later.

Bio

Age 29
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Apprehended

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Deputy Sheriff 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 Polk County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 16, 2022