Irving W. Smith, a 42-year-old police officer, tragically lost his life on February 29, 1980, in Brooklyn, New York. Officer Smith was off-duty and present at a bar located at 477 Rogers Avenue when the incident occurred. Two men entered the bar with the intent to rob it. One of the suspects brandished a .32 caliber handgun, while the other wielded a 12-inch knife. They ordered all the patrons to lie on the floor. In response, Officer Smith drew his firearm, identified himself as a police office
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