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Charles B. Smith

Case from Silver City, NM dated Jul 29, 1907

Victim Details

Charles B. Smith

Male

Silver City

NM

1907-07-29

27

Charles

B. Smith

07/16/2026

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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 ...
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