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Verdell Smith, Sr
- Jun. 04, 2016 -
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Resided: |
TN, USA
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Born: | Jan. 08, 1969 |
Fallen: | Jun. 04, 2016 |
Race/Sex: | Black Male / 47 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Memphis Police Dept. - TN
201 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN
38103 USA (901)636-3700 |
County: | Shelby |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Veh |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
18 years
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Bio: Officer Smith was a U.S Navy veteran |
Survived by: |
Children Chelsea Smith and Verdell Smith, Jr.; stepdaughters, Marcetta Mayes and Marcesia Mayes
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Justin Welch :: Black
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Male
- 21 years old
charged with first degree murder and three counts of attempted first degree murder as well as other charges
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Location: |
Memphis,
Shelby County,
TN
USA
Sat. Jun. 04, 2016
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Summary: |
Police Officer Verdell Smith was struck and killed by a vehicle whose driver had been involved in a triple shooting approximately 30 minutes earlier.
The man, who had been seen talking to himself loudly, suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot two customers outside of a restaurant on North Main Street shortly before 10:00 pm. Several citizens then chased the man on foot a short distance to a sporting goods store parking lot, where the man shot an employee and fled in a car, as officers arrived on the scene.
Responding officers pursued the vehicle, which started driving the wrong way down B. B. King Boulevard, which had been closed to vehicle traffic for a street festival. As the pursuit entered the area Officer Smith and other officers attempted to clear the street and sidewalks of pedestrians, but the vehicle crashed through a barrier and struck him.
The man was taken into custody after striking Officer Smith. He was charged three counts of attempted murder and one count of murder.
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Last Updated: Jul. 30, 2017 |
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