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Patrolman Thomas Dodsworth | Champaign Police Department, Illinois Champaign Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Thomas Dodsworth

Champaign Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Sunday, July 6, 1913

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 51

Tour: 8 years

Badge # 707

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/6/1913

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: One killed, one wounded

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Patrolman Thomas Dodsworth was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two bootlegging suspects which resulted in one suspect being killed and the other being wounded.

Patrolman Dodsworth had served with the Champaign Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife.

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Officer Dodsworth you are honored every day by the members of your department even though none of us ever met you. Each time we walk into the training room named in your honor we are reminded of your sacrifice. Thank you.

Jim Luecking, Chief of Police, Retired
Champaign Police Department
May 2, 2006

 

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