Constable Hiram Smith
End of Watch: Wed, Jan 14th, 1942
Date of Incident: Wed, Jan 14th, 1942
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 38 years
Age: 35
Survivors
His wife and three children
Incident
Constable Smith was shot and killed as he and the Jackson police chief questioned a man suspected of stealing an automobile. The suspect was located at a local rooming house but claimed he was not the man they were looking for.
The suspect insisted he had papers in his room that would identify him. The officers were both shot after accompanying the man to his room to locate the papers. The police chief recovered from his wounds.
The suspect was convicted of Constable Smith's murder and was sentenced to death. He was executed in the electric chair on February 26, 1943.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
Jackson, Kentucky 41339
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