Searcy County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 1949
Add to My HeroesDoyle Smith
Sheriff Doyle Smith was shot and mortally wounded in the business section of Marshall by a man he ordered to leave town or stop drinking. The subject was also wounded during an exchange of gunfire between the two. Sheriff Doyal died in a Little Rock hospital two days later.
The suspect was charged with first degree murder.
A dispute among witnesses over who fired the first shot led to the suspect's acquittal on February 10th, 1950.
Sheriff Smith is buried in Henley Cemetery, Seary County, Arkansas.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, December 4, 1949
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSheriff Smith,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Searcy County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 7, 2024
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