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Steven Michael Steve Smith

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 10, 2016

Victim Details

Steven Michael Steve Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2016-04-10

54

Steven

Michael Steve Smith

06/26/2026

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Steven Michael "Steve" Smith, a 54-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated officer with the Columbus Division of Police, serving for 27 years. He was affectionately known as "Mike" to his family and friends. On April 10, 2016, during a SWAT operation to serve a felony arson warrant, Officer Smith was shot by the suspect, Lincoln Rutledge, while riding in the turret of an armored vehicle. Despite immediate medical attention, Officer Smith succumbed to his injuries two days later on April 12, 201 ...
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  • Ohio police officer wounded in weekend shooting dies
  • WDTN: Columbus SWAT officer Steve Smith dies after gunshot sustained in Sunday shooting
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    I recently read about the ballistic testing during Lincoln Rutledge's trial, and it got me thinking ... ...Read More
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