Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Monday, October 16, 1972
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 16, 1972
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Thompson was shot and killed inside a bank while attempting to calm an irate customer. A struggle ensued between the two and the suspect gained control of Officer Thompson's service weapon. The suspect then shot and killed Officer Thompson.
Another officer entered the bank as the suspect attempted flee out of the back. The other officer shot and killed the suspect.