Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not available
Military veteran
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 9/18/1941
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Not available
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Motorcycle Officer Wesley Thompson was killed when he struck a power line being strung across S.W. Third Avenue. He was riding his police motorcycle and chasing a speeding motorist when the incident occurred. Officer Thompson was traveling at approximately 50 mph when he struck the wire.
Officer Thompson was a WWI veteran and had been with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter and son.
