Salina Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Monday, November 29, 1920
Add to My HeroesTom Carson
Patrolman Carson was shot and killed while on night patrol by a man he was evicting from a Union Pacific train. The suspect was apprehended later in the evening by Union Pacific police as he attempted to board a freight train. He was released when he proved he was somewhere else at the time Patrolman Carson was shot. No other suspect was ever identified.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsPatrolman Carson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 29, 2020
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