Lucius Smith

Death by Force

Night Watchman Lucius C. Smith, aged 61, tragically lost his life on October 10, 1907, in Fresno, California. Smith, a dedicated member of the Fresno Police Department for nine years, was performing his duties when he encountered a burglar breaking into the Barton Opera House on Fresno Street, between J Street and K Street. The confrontation occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 2:35 AM. Smith, who was patrolling the area with his canine partner, Jim, noticed a man dressed in dark c ...Read More

Night Watchman Lucius C. Smith

Fresno Police Department, California, Fallen Officers

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