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Officer Urby Joe Thompson | Waco Police Department, Texas Waco Police Department, Texas

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Urby Joe Thompson

Waco Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, July 24, 1933

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: 10 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/24/1933

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Thompson was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance in a parking lot. He was walking into a cafe when he observed the disturbance and walked over to the truck to investigate. The man inside shot him in the head, killing him instantly. Another officer who was nearby heard the shot, responded to the scene, and arrested the suspect.

Officer Thompson had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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