Overview
- Constable Keith Smith was fatally shot while serving a writ of possession at a North Motton property on June 16, 2025, an event that prompted statewide mourning and a ceremonial police funeral.
- A memorial in Ulverstone this week marked the first anniversary and gave family, colleagues and residents a space to remember Smith and the way he connected with the community.
- Leigh Geoffrey Sushames pleaded guilty to Smith's murder in January and is due to be sentenced in the Supreme Court on June 26 after prosecutors showed body‑worn camera footage at trial.
- Court footage shown in May captured Sushames hiding behind a car, Smith approaching and speaking to him, and Sushames then standing and firing twice with a high‑powered rifle, a prosecutor saying the act was little more than an execution.
- Tasmania Police and local authorities have created lasting tributes to Smith — including a community policing award, a blood‑donation drive using his badge number (Team 2390) and a laneway naming — to preserve his legacy and support bereaved family and colleagues.