Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 2 years
Badge # 266
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/20/1925
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to eight years
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Patrolman Ollie Thomas was shot and killed while on duty. Another officer was on routine patrol when he heard a gunshot wound near 3rd and Locust. Knowing that Patrolman Thomas often parked his cruiser there, he rushed to the scene. He found Patrolman Thomas lying dead on the roof of a nearby building.
The suspect was eventually arrested in New Jersey and claimed he shot Patrolman Thomas during a domestic dispute. He was able to plea bargain for a lesser charge of manslaughter and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Patrolman Thomas had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
