Monette Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 9, 1954
Age: 70
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 9, 1954
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Marshal Thompson was shot and killed while attempting to serve an eviction notice. The suspect fired a shotgun through a screen door, striking Marshal Thompson.
The suspect was tried and acquitted.
Marshal Thompson had served with the Monette Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and child.