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Officer Thomas A. Welch | Omaha Police Department, Nebraska Omaha Police Department, Nebraska

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Thomas A. Welch

Omaha Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch: Friday, August 17, 1866

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/17/1866

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Escaped custody

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Officer Welch was shot and killed while attempting to escort a drunk soldier from the Nebraska 1st Regiment from a beer garden. The suspect suddenly pulled out a revolver and shot Officer Welch. The suspect was taken into custody but later escaped.
Officer Welch was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 144th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
August 17, 2010

 

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