Police Officer Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Police Officer Smith Anderson
Houston Police Department, Texas
Police Officer Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, January 12, 1954

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Smith Anderson "Buster" Kent, Jr.

Officer Kent was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding car in the 6300 block of Navigation Boulevard. His police motorcycle struck the side of a truck, causing him to be thrown to the ground.

Officer Kent had served with the Houston Police Department for 19 years and had been assigned as a motorcycle officer for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and brother, who was also a Houston police officer.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour 19 years
  • Badge 135

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

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Rest in peace Officer Kent.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2021

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