Lieutenant William Carter Smith, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky

Lieutenant William Carter Smith

Kentucky State Police, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, April 26, 1973

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William Carter Smith

Lieutenant William Smith died on April 4, 1973, from a gunshot wound he received on November 10, 1972.

Lieutenant Smith was attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Warren County, Kentucky, when he was shot.

The suspect was arrested, tried, and convicted of Lieutenant Smith's murder. He died in prison.

Lieutenant Smith was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and son, who also served as a Kentucky State Trooper.

A portion of US 31 W in Warren County has been designated the Lt. William C. Smith Memorial Highway.

He is buried at Fairview Cemetary in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 24 years
Badge 46
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, November 10, 1972
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Convicted

murder suspect

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Lt. Smith,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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April 26, 2023