Officer Samuel Smyth Young, Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

Officer Samuel Smyth Young

Portland Police Bureau, Oregon

End of Watch Wednesday, September 23, 1908

Samuel Smyth Young

Officer Samuel Young was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was robbing a local saloon.

He was making his rounds when he entered the saloon to speak with the owner. While inside, a masked man entered and announced a robbery. Officer Young attempted to talk the man into going outside but the man opened fire, fatally wounding him in the chest.

Officer Young had served with the agency for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 62
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Officer Young,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Portland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 23, 2018