Deputy Sheriff Earl Smith

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Earl Smith
End of Watch: Tue, May 15th, 1979
Date of Incident: Tue, May 15th, 1979
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 30 years
Age: 62

Survivors

His wife, two children and several grandchildren

Incident

While trying to serve a warrant Deputy Smith was shot and killed. The suspect fired and struck Deputy Smith through the screen as he approached the back door. Deputy Smith was shot five more times by the suspect

The suspect was acquitted after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.

Agency

Pike County Sheriff's Department Patch
Phelps Police Department Patch
P.O. Box 839
Pikeville, Kentucky 41502
(606) 432-6260

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