Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch: Thursday, July 7, 1938
Age:
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 7, 1938
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy Thompson was shot and killed as he and a civilian conducted surveillance on a cave where stolen property had been stored. When the suspect returned a shootout ensued in which Deputy Thompson and the suspect were killed.
Deputy Thompson had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.