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- Aug. 24, 1911 - 		(9246)

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Detroit Police Dept. Patch
Resided: MI, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 24, 1911
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Detroit Police Dept. - MI
1301 3rd Ave  
Detroit, MI   48226   USA
(313)596-2200
County: Wayne
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 2 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: MI   USA   Thu. Aug. 24, 1911
Summary: Officer Smith was killed when he was run over by a fire wagon being pulled by horses. He and several other mounted officers were responding in front of the fire wagon clearing a path while en route to a fire. When Officer Smith stopped to hold back a crowd his horse backed up and was struck by one of the horses pulling the wagon, knocking him to the ground. The wagon then ran over Officer Smith. Officer Smith had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and three children.

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