Patrolman Charles V. Thomas
Dayton Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, May 21, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 97

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 14, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by officers

Officer Thomas was shot by a bootlegger that he was chasing. He died a week later from his wounds. Officer Thomas' partner chased the bootlegger shooting him five times, killing him.

Officer Thomas had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.