J. S. Smith

Death by Force

Deputy Sheriff J. S. Smith of the Russell County Sheriff's Office in Virginia was tragically killed on February 22, 1902, while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. The incident occurred when Deputy Smith, along with a posse, confronted the suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect shot Deputy Smith in the chest with a revolver, resulting in his immediate death. The suspect managed to flee the scene and evade capture by the posse.

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Deputy Sheriff J. S. Smith