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Police Officer Thomas C. Borden | Long Beach Police Department, California Long Beach Police Department, California

Police Officer

Thomas C. Borden

Long Beach Police Department, California

End of Watch: Sunday, March 17, 1912

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/17/1912

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Borden was shot and killed when he surprised a burglar in his own home. He and his wife were returning from church when they surprised the burglar. During the ensuing struggle the suspect shot Officer Borden with Officer Borden's revolver, which he had stolen during the burglary.

The suspect was identified but never apprehended and later died in 1974.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 17, 2010

 

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