Bio & Incident Details
Age: 43
Tour: Not available
Badge # 5620
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/4/1970
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Paul G. Thomas, Jr. was mortally wounded when he attempted to stop an armed robbery during his off duty hours.
Officer Thomas was visiting his father at his father's place of business. While in a rear office, he heard two robbers enter and begin to scuffle with his father. Officer Thomas rushed to his father's aid and struggled with the gunmen. The assailants fired their weapons, striking Officer Thomas.
Officer Thomas was rushed to the hospital; He died of his his wounds 16 days later.
