Police Officer David Wayne Smith, Jr.

Police Officer David Wayne Smith, Jr.

Johnson City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, March 31, 2014

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David Wayne Smith, Jr.

Police Officer Dave Smith was shot and killed with his own service weapon after responding to a disturbance call at a business, at 32 Harrison Street, at approximately 7 a.m.

An employee at the business began arguing with other employees and assaulted one of them upon arriving at work. As Officer Smith arrived at the scene the employee ran out of the building waving his arms, and attacked Officer Smith before he was able to exit his patrol car or radio for help. The subject was able to disarm Officer Smith and shot him while he was still in the patrol car.

The man then opened fire on a second officer who was arriving at the scene. That officer returned fire, killing the subject.

Officer Smith had served with the Johnson City Police Department for 18-1/2 years. He was survived by his young son.

In May 2016, North Arch Street Bridge was renamed Patrolmam David W. Smith, Jr. Bridge.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 18 years, 6 months
  • Badge 057

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

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I didn’t know you but remember the morning of your death as it happened on my way to work. Today my mom is in the ER at Wilson and as I sit under the street lamp that illuminates the memorial sign where you were shot, I’m thinking of you and your family and hope all is well with them. You are not forgotten.

Debora Dino No rank
Broome County Public Health Nurse

March 12, 2022

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