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Trooper Tony L. Thames | Michigan State Police, Michigan Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper

Tony L. Thames

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch: Sunday, June 12, 1983

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/12/1983

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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Trooper Thames was shot and killed while attempting to intervene in an armed robbery while off duty. He and a companion were approached by two men in Detroit. One of the men produced a handgun and pointed it at Trooper Thames. In an act of self-defense he produced his department-issued off duty weapon. A scuffle ensued in which Trooper Thames was fatally wounded. As the suspects fled Trooper Thames was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects. The suspect was later apprehended and convicted of first degree murder.

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Hey Tony you know it's kind of crazy,but I did put a kink in my book that I"m writing in which I tell your story. I pray that as I finish the book that evreyone will read your story and come to know you as a true friend. I see that Monte wrote on your wall. I remember him as he may not remember me ,but that's Okay.
You use to sing the song "If God is dead, then who is this living in my soul". That song really moved me. I am so glad to have known you. I also enjoyed singing with you in the choir of New Mount Sinai Missionary Bapist Church. I think about you from time to time and I hope when people read about you in my book the will truly see the Gift you gave.
Love Duane E. Moore Life long Friend

Duane Moore - Friend for Life
Good friend
March 9, 2012

 

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