Patrolman Calvin C. Smith

Patrolman Calvin C. Smith | Paducah Police Department, Kentucky
Paducah Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman Calvin C. Smith

Paducah Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, October 3, 1893

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Calvin C. Smith

Patrolman Cal Smith was shot and killed by a man from ambush near Court Street.

The suspect had been arrested earlier for being drunk and disruptive. After being released on bail he secured a rifle and went looking for the arresting officer. Mistaking Patrolman Smith for the arresting officer, he shot him dead.

The suspect, son of a local prominent judge, was tried and acquitted. On October 24, 1899, he shot and killed his mistress at a saloon in Paducah, and then shot and killed himself.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; Winchester
  • Offender Acquitted

ambush

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Patrolman Smith,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Paducah.

R.I.P.
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October 3, 2023

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