Detective Corporal Charles Eugene Smith, II, Beckley Police Department, West Virginia

Detective Corporal Charles Eugene Smith, II

Beckley Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, August 29, 2006

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Charles Eugene Smith, II

Detective Corporal Chuck Smith was shot and killed as he and another officer participated in an undercover narcotics purchase on South Fayette Street at approximately 4:00 am.

During the purchase, one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Corporal Smith.

Two suspects were apprehended a short time later and charged with first-degree murder. Both were subsequently sentenced to life in prison.

Corporal Smith was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Beckley Police Department for 5.5 years. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 5 years, 6 months
Badge 220
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Sentenced to life

narcotics, undercover

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It’s nearly 3am and I find myself wide awake thinking of you. It’s been almost 19 years since we last saw you and somehow it seems like only days. We miss ya, Chuck! Give Mommaw, Poppaw and my Rusty a big hug for me.. ❤️Love you! ❤️

Candi
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June 5, 2025