Officer responded to a holdup at a Whataburger.The officer chased the fleeing gunman into a nearby residential neighborhood, where they exchanged fire. The officer was shot in the leg, and the suspect was shot multiple times. Both were hospitalized, and Smith died.
Victim's Name: Brandon Smith
Agency Responsible: Fort Worth Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 24, 2013
County: Tarrant
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban