Officer John J. Smith
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Thursday, July 7, 1904

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, July 4, 1904
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Officer Smith was shot and killed by a soldier from Ft. Meyer during the 4th of July fireworks display. Three soldiers were creating a scene on Aqueduct Bridge and Officer Smith asked them to move on. A struggle ensued between Officer Smith and one of the soldiers. During the struggle a second soldier fired with a .38 caliber handgun, striking Officer Smith in the stomach.

He succumbed to his wound three days later. The suspects were eventually apprehended. The gunman was tried and acquitted April 12, 1905.

Officer Smith was survived by his wife.