John Wesley Smith

How they died

Deadly force

Deputies were called about a home break-in. When they arrived they discovered a family dispute. One of the family members involved in the dispute was brandishing a knife, according police. Deputies attempted to control the person holding the knife and used pepper spray, which was ineffective. Confrontation with the suspect continued and a deputy shot and killed Smith.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that John Wesley Smith, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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