THOMAS J SMITH
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Officer Rank: Chief of Police
Memorial Panel: 20-E: 16
Department: Abilene, Kansas, P.D.
End of Watch: November 2, 1870
Cause: SHOT
Age: 30
Years of Service: 5 months
Description: Chief Smith was shot and decapitated with an axe while serving warrant to murderer. Chief Smith is the first known Chief to be killed in the line of duty.
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