Railroad Policeman Alexander S. Smith
Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Thursday, February 4, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, February 4, 1909
Incident Location: Washington
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Railroad Policeman Smith was shot and killed in Washington state by his partner. The two officers had been arguing about a recent freight train robbery when Policeman Smith's partner attacked him and opened fire, fatally wounding him. The man was charged with second degree murder.