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Trooper James Donald Thornton | Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas

Trooper

James Donald Thornton

Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas

End of Watch: Tuesday, October 2, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 52

Tour: 24 years

Badge # 47

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/2/1973

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Trooper Thornton was shot and killed while checking on a hitchhiker on I-70 near Topeka, Kansas. The suspect was wanted in New York for the murder of his father. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers when he refused to surrender.

Trooper Thornton had served with the agency for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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The men and women of the Kansas Highway Patrol continually honor your memory and will never forget you sacrifice.

Colonel Terry Maple
Kansas Highway Patrol
May 8, 2010

 

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