Investigator Terry N. Thuma
Orlando Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 9, 1990

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 19 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 77

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 23, 1977
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Investigator Thuma died of complications caused by a gunshot wound he received 13 years prior.

Investigator Thuma was paralyzed from the breast bone down, between vertebrae T5 and T6, after being shot while serving a drug warrant on July 23, 1977. He came down with a fast acting pneumonia and died in his sleep on January 9, 1990, as a result.

The suspect who shot Investigator Thuma was apprehended but acquitted of the charges.

At the time of his death, Investigator Thuma had served with the Orlando Police Department for over 19 years. He was survived by his two children.