Police Officer Rudolph P. Thomas Jr.
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York

End of Watch: Sunday, July 4, 1993
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 3438

Officer Thomas was shot and killed when the suspect attempted to rob him as he sat on his motorcycle outside of a deli. As he tried to take action the suspect shot him. The suspect was arrested a few days later and charged with felony murder.

Officer Thomas is survived by his parents.

 
Photograph: Police Officer Rudolph P. Thomas Jr.

Patch image: New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

Visit Police Officer Thomas's memorial at www.ODMP.org