Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, April 26, 1973
Add to My HeroesWilliam Carter Smith
Lieutenant Smith died on April 4, 1973 from a gunshot wound he received on November 10, 1972. Lieutenant Smith was attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Warren County, Kentucky, when he was shot.
The suspect was arrested, tried, and convicted of Lieutenant Smith's murder.
Lieutenant Smith had been with agency for 24 years and was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 46
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, November 10, 1972
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Lt. Smith.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 28, 2019
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