New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Thursday, July 18, 1996
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 2110
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 18, 1996
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Detective Joseph Thomas was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at a house at 1118 St. Andrew Street believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking.
Upon entering the house, Detective Thomas was immediately fired upon. One bullet struck his chest above his vest, killing him.
The subject was shot and killed by other officers.
Detective Thomas had served with the New Orleans Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his expectant wife and daughter.