Law Enforcement Today Podcast

Killed Protecting a Child, Police Officer Jillian Michelle Smith. Special Episode. Jillian Michelle Smith served as a Police Officer with the Arlington Police Department in Texas. Tragically, on December 28, 2010, she was killed while at a domestic dispute call. The Arlington Police Department disclosed that Officer Jillian Michelle Smith, 24 years old at the time, was shot and killed on the evening of Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was attempting to protect an 11-year-old child during a triple shooting incident at the Arbrook Park Apartment Complex. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m., following a domestic assault call. She was struck by a bullet and succumbed to her injuries. Subsequently, Nettles shot Carter, his ex-girlfriend, in a bedroom, while the 11-year-old child managed to escape to a neighboring apartment unit. Killed Protecting a Child. Despite being a rookie with the Arlington Police Department, Officer Jillian Michelle Smith displayed bravery and dedication to her duty when she was Killed Pr