Deputy Town Marshal Willie Smith, Manchester Police Department, Kentucky

Deputy Town Marshal Willie Smith

Manchester Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, April 26, 1937

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Willie Smith

Deputy Town Marshal Willie Smith was shot and killed while attempting to take a subject into custody for a competency hearing. He had gone to the man's home with two sheriff's deputies but was ambushed when the subject stepped from behind a tree and opened fire with a shotgun. The man later turned himself in.

The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years.

Deputy Marshal Smith was survived by his wife and several children.

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Age 36
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to 21 years

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Deputy Town Marshal Smith,
On today, the 88th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Manchester.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 26, 2025