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- Nov. 15, 1909 -
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Joplin Police Dept. Patch
Resided: MO, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Nov. 15, 1909
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept: Joplin Police Dept. - MO
303 E 3rd St  
Joplin, MO   64801   USA
(417)623-3131
County: Jasper
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Patrolman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: MO   USA   Mon. Nov. 15, 1909
Summary: Patrolman William Smith was shot and killed by the husband of a prostitute he had just arrested.

Patrolman Smith and another patrolman raided a house of prostitution. As Patrolman Smith and his partner exited the house with the suspects, they were confronted by the suspects husband who shot both of them. Patrolman Smith died from his wounds.

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