On February 6, 1922, Deputy Sheriff Robert "Bob" Smith of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally shot while attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a murder suspect. Accompanied by another deputy, Smith confronted the suspect, who opened fire, resulting in Smith's death. In response, the accompanying deputy shot and killed the assailant.
Details about Deputy Smith's age, length of service, and badge number are not available. His sacrifice is commemorated on the Of
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