Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, April 26, 1973
Add to My HeroesWilliam Carter Smith
Lieutenant William Smith died on April 4, 1973, from a gunshot wound he received on November 10, 1972.
Lieutenant Smith was attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Warren County, Kentucky, when he was shot.
The suspect was arrested, tried, and convicted of Lieutenant Smith's murder. He died in prison.
Lieutenant Smith was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and son, who also served as a Kentucky State Trooper.
A portion of US 31 W in Warren County has been designated the Lt. William C. Smith Memorial Highway.
He is buried at Fairview Cemetary in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 46
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, November 10, 1972
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsLt. Smith,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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