Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, April 20, 1953
Add to My HeroesRoy Newton Smith
Officer Roy Smith was killed when his patrol car was involved in an automobile accident.
He was on the way to a report of a fight in progress when the accident occurred.
Officer Smith had been employed with the Corpus Christi Police Department for just 4 months.
He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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