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On July 29, 1907, 27-year-old Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Smith of the Grant County Sheriff's Office in Silver City, New Mexico, was fatally shot while responding to a disturbance involving an intoxicated individual. The suspect had been firing a weapon from his porch, endangering nearby civilians.
Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Smith attempted to enter the suspect's residence. As he pushed open the door, the suspect opened fire, striking Deputy Smith and causing fatal injuries. Follow ...Read More
Upon arriving at the scene, Deputy Smith attempted to enter the suspect's residence. As he pushed open the door, the suspect opened fire, striking Deputy Smith and causing fatal injuries. Follow ...Read More
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Charles B. Smith
Male
Silver City
NM
1907-07-29
27
Charles
B. Smith
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Did anyone else find it baffling that the shooter was paroled after only nine years, even with a 99-... ...Read More
09/06/2023
09/06/2023
I’ve been digging into this case from 1907 involving Deputy Charles B. Smith, and something that r... ...Read More
08/19/2023
08/19/2023
I came across the story of Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Smith and it really struck a chord with me, esp... ...Read More
01/28/2023
01/28/2023
