Lieutenant William C. Smith

Lt. William C. Smith, age 45 was shot on November 10, 1972, while attempting to arrest a murder suspect in Warren County. Lt. Smith died on April 26, 1973 as a result of the shooting. Lt. Smith was assigned to Post 3 Bowling Green and was a 24-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ky. In honor of his service and sacrifice, a portion of US 31W in Warren County has been designated the Lt. William C. Smith Memorial Highway.