Deputy Sheriff Isaac Smith
Westchester County Sheriff's Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, May 17, 1792
Add to My HeroesIsaac Smith
Deputy Sheriff Isaac Smith was shot and killed while attempting to serve a writ on a subject outside of a tavern at Delancey's Mill in the Bronx.
As Deputy Smith attempted to arrest him he was shot. The subject, who was a well-known British loyalist, fled to Canada but was eventually caught and hung on October 2nd, 1793.
Deputy Smith was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed in 1793
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View all 35 ReflectionsAll these years later yet no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
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