Central City Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, September 26, 1931
James Charlie Smith
Chief of Police Charlie Smith was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle he suspected of bringing a load of illegal alcohol into Central City.
He had received information that the vehicle would be making the delivery and he stopped it on the outskirts of town. One of the three occupants of the vehicle opened fire on him, striking him twice and also killing one of the other occupants. Chief Smith died from his wounds the following day.
The man who shot him was charged with two counts of murder.
Chief Smith was survived by his wife, adopted son, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, September 25, 1931
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Charged with murder
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