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Resided:
AR, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 21, 1931
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 48 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Fort Smith Police Dept.
AR
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Detective
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
20 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AR
USA
Sat. Mar. 21, 1931
Summary:
Detective Booth was shot and killed while transporting two men to jail. Detective Booth and another detective had stopped a car at Towson Avenue and South E Street. The car contained two men that were known to the detectives. The other detective left the scene to pickup their captain and Detective Booth began to ride to the jail in the suspects' vehicle. Unbeknownst to the detectives, the men had just stolen the vehicle.
Immediately after turning onto Rogers Avenue a shootout ensued inside of the vehicle and Detective Booth was shot once. Detective Booth exited the passenger side of the car on Rogers Avenue and ran around to the driver's side. The men also exited the passenger side and one of them fired across the hood of the car, striking Detective Booth three more times. Although mortally wounded, Detective Booth attempted to follow the men but collapsed in a nearby car dealership. He was transported to St. Edward Hospital where he died 30 minutes later.
The suspects were apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
