Constable Leon Francis Smith, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Constable Leon Francis Smith

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, June 2, 1925

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Leon Francis Smith

Constable Leon Smith was shot and killed while attempting to take police action during a dispute while working as a taxi driver in South Hill. A passenger in his cab began arguing about the fare and produced a gun. The two exchanged shots and both were wounded.

Constable Smith was taken to a hospital in Richmond where he died the next day.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, June 1, 1925
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Constable Smith,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mecklenburg County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 2, 2025