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Jody Carl Smith
- Dec. 08, 2016 -
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Resided: |
Americus (Sumter County) GA, USA
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Born: | Jun. 28, 1991 |
Fallen: | Dec. 08, 2016 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 25 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | GA SW State University DPS - GA
800 GA SW State University Drive Americus, GA
31709 USA (229)931-2245 |
County: | Sumter |
Dept. Type: | State/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | 8/2016 |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Bio: Jody Carl Smith,a native of McRae, was a longtime resident of Americus and called Americus home. He was born the son of Sharron Stone Johnson and Johnny O. Smith. Jody attended Lakeview Baptist Church. He received his POST Certification from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Following his certification he was employed at the following agencies: Telfair County Sheriff’s Office, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, Alamo Police Department, Lumber City Police Department, and Glenwood Police Department.
He was currently employed at the Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Police and the Plains Police Department.
Jody truly loved his family: his mama, daddy, stepdad, siblings, nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his fiancée, Sarah. He loved golfing and watching the Braves, and spending quality time with the bros. To know him was to love him. Jody had a heart of gold and sparkling blue eyes that lit up a room. He loved everyone and was a best friend to all.
Officer Smarr and Officer Smith had known each other their entire lives and were best friends. Officer Smarr was going to serve as the best man at Officer Smith's wedding in May 2017. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Minguell Kennedy Lembrick :: Black
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Male
- 32 years old
In 2003, he was convicted of false imprisonment, simple battery and criminal trespassing in Sumter County, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections website. He had an active warrant for kidnapping and other charges at the time of the shooting, officials told reporters.
Sumter sheriff’s administrative assistant Dianne Brown said Lembrick had been jailed there at least four times since 2009 on charges that include battery and aggravated stalking.
Lembrick also was convicted in Laurens County in 2009 on a charge of interference with government property.
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Location: |
Americus,
Sumter County,
GA
USA
Wed. Dec. 07, 2016
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Summary: |
Public Safety Officer Jody Smith and Police Officer Nicholas Smarr, of the Americus Police Department, were shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence incident at a local apartment complex at South Lee Street and Country Club Drive, near the Georgia Southwestern State University.
Officer Smarr responded to a call of domestic violence at approximately 9:40 am. Officer Smith, who was nearby, responded to backup Officer Smarr. Officer Smith went to the back of the apartment while Officer Smarr approached the slightly ajar front door. Officer Smarr heard commotion inside, called out and entered, where he encountered a male subject along with a woman and child.
Unbeknownst to the officers, the male subject had outstanding felony warrants. The man fled out the back door with Officer Smarr in pursuit. The man shot at the officers, striking both before fleeing property. Despite being wounded, Officer Smarr returned fire and then ran to Officer Smith, rolled him onto his back, and performed CPR until he lost consciousness.
When backup officers arrived, they found the wounded officers laying in the backyard, with Officer Smarr slumped over Officer Smith. Officer Smarr died that day from his wounds. Officer Smith died the next day from his wounds.
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Disposition: |
The suspect fled the scene but was found deceased(suicide) the next day following a SWAT raid of a local residence. |
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