Police were called to respond to a trespasser on Smody's property. When the officer arrived he 'came under fire'. The officer returned fire, killing Smody.
Victim's Name: Frank Sidney Smody
Agency Responsible: Butler County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: White
Date of Death: May 24, 2014
County: Butler
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural