Police Officer Steven Michael Smith, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Police Officer Steven Michael Smith

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Steven Michael Smith

Police Officer Steven Smith succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier as the SWAT team attempted to serve a felony arson warrant at an apartment at 14 West California Avenue.

Officer Smith was riding in the turret of an armored vehicle as it approached the apartment building when he was struck by one round. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until succumbing to the wound.

The wanted subject was taken into custody following the shooting.

Officer Smith had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and two adult children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 27 years
Badge 1386

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, April 10, 2016
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Arrested

arson, swat, warrant

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 30, 2018