Policeman John F. Smith
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, October 28, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 28, 1916
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Baton
Suspect Info: Arrested

Officer Smith was killed when he was struck over the head with his own billy club during a brawl he was trying to break up in a saloon at 2nd and Poplar streets. Before he became unconscious, he shot his assailant in the back. The man was arrested nearby.