Tuscaloosa Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, December 10, 1972
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 10, 1972
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded
Patrolman John Thomas was shot and killed at about 7:30 pm while responding to a domestic disturbance at 4223 20th Street in Tuscaloosa.
As the officers were searching the home for the man he opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, striking Patrolman Thomas. Despite being wounded, Patrolman Thomas was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
Patrolman Thomas had served with the Tuscaloosa Police Department for two years.