Sheriff Doyle Smith, Searcy County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Sheriff Doyle Smith

Searcy County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Wednesday, December 7, 1949

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Doyle Smith

Sheriff Doyle Smith was shot and mortally wounded in the business section of Marshall by a man he ordered to leave town or stop drinking. The subject was also wounded during an exchange of gunfire between the two. Sheriff Doyal died in a Little Rock hospital two days later.

The suspect was charged with first degree murder.

A dispute among witnesses over who fired the first shot led to the suspect's acquittal on February 10th, 1950.

Sheriff Smith is buried in Henley Cemetery, Seary County, Arkansas.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, December 4, 1949
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Acquitted

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Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Searcy County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 7, 2024