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Resided:
VA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 16, 1902
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 39 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Smithfield Police Dept.
VA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Police
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
VA
USA
Fri. May. 16, 1902
Summary:
Chief T. E. Davis succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained earlier when his gun fell from his pocket and discharged; the round striking him in the hip.
He had just arrested a man wanted for murder in Isle of Wight County and was walking him to the jail when the accident occurred.
He was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital in Norfolk, where he succumbed to the wound two days later.
Chief Davis was a member of the Smithfield military company. He was survived by his wife and four children.
