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Detective Lieutenant Thomas Truesdale | Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

Detective Lieutenant

Thomas Truesdale

Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch: Monday, June 30, 1958

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 58

Tour: 37 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/30/1958

Weapon: Handgun; Luger

Suspect: Not available

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Detective Lieutenant Truesdale and Patrolman Emil Newberg were both shot and killed as they tried to disarm a suicidal man who had barricaded himself in a bathroom with a pistol.
Detective Lieutenant Truesdale had been with the agency for 37 years and was killed on his 58th birthday.

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Patrolman Emil A. Newberg
Pawtucket Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch: Monday, June 30, 1958
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LT Truesdale it has been over 51 years since the end of your watch and you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your service to your fellowman. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
August 11, 2009

 

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