Railroad Policeman Alexander S. Smith, Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Policeman Alexander S. Smith

Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

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Alexander S. Smith

Railroad Policeman Alexander Smith was shot and killed in the company's railroad yards near South 2nd Street in Tacoma, Washington shortly after 4 p.m. by his partner.

The two officers had been arguing about a recent freight train robbery when Policeman Smith's partner attacked him and opened fire, fatally wounding him.

The officer who shot him was charged with second-degree murder.

Policeman Smith was survived by his son and four sisters.

Bio

Age 55
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Washington
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Charged with murder

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 103rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. . My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 4, 2012