Douglas Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch: Saturday, May 16, 1903
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 16, 1903
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy Constable Thomas Vaughn was shot and killed as he and the constable attempted to arrest a suspect for whom they had a warrant.
They located the man in a woman's hat shop, and as they approached him, the man produced a gun and opened fire, wounding the constable and killing Deputy Constable Vaughn.
The constable, who had been wounded, tracked the suspect and shot and killed him in July of 1903.
Deputy Constable Vaughn had served with the Douglas Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.