Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 1938
Add to My HeroesThomas M. Chevis
Detective Thomas Chevis succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 11 years earlier when suspected auto thieves went to his own home and attacked him.
The ring leader shot Detective Chevis with a .45 caliber handgun, causing major internal injuries. Detective Chevis was able to return fire, causing fatal wounds to the suspect. Detective Chevis was able to return to duty before retiring in 1936 and subsequently succumbing to his injuries.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, November 7, 1927
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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