Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, September 18, 1941
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 18, 1941
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Motorcycle Officer Wesley Thompson was killed when he struck a power line being strung across SW 3rd Avenue near SW 21st Road.
He was riding his police motorcycle and chasing a speeding motorist when the incident occurred. Officer Thompson was traveling at approximately 50 mph when he struck the wire.
Officer Thompson was a WWI veteran and had served with the Miami Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.