Patrolman William Smith, aged 42, tragically lost his life on November 15, 1909, in Joplin, Missouri. He was fatally shot by William Schmulbach, the husband of a prostitute whom Smith had just arrested. The incident occurred during a raid on a house of prostitution at 803 Main Street. As Patrolman Smith and his partner were escorting the suspects out of the house, Schmulbach confronted them and opened fire, striking both officers. Patrolman Smith was hit in the lower chest, and despite undergoin
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