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Resided:
Homestead (Allegheny County) PA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Oct. 06, 1920
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Homestead Police Dept. PA
Homestead, PA
USA
County:
Allegheny
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
5 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
PA
USA
Wed. Oct. 06, 1920
Summary:
Patrolman William Smith was shot and killed after responding to the scene of a drunk man brandishing a handgun. He was shot in the mouth and heart and killed instantly. Other officers returned fire hitting the suspect more than 20 times, killing him.
Patrolman Smith had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and two children.
