Special Agent Eldon L. Smith
Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, August 4, 1932
Add to My HeroesEldon L. Smith
Special Agent Eldon Smith was shot and killed during a shootout with a theft suspect in Hilgrad, Oregon. His body was found adjacent to the railroad tracks suffering from five gunshot wounds. He had also been stabbed and beaten.
The suspect was arrested a week later in Seattle, Washington, but escaped before he could stand trial.
Agent Smith was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oregon
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Arrested and escaped
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Delaware State Police (Retired)
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