Gates Mills Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 26, 1951
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: December 26, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Lieutenant Thomas suffered a fatal heart attack after striking his chest while attempting to free his patrol car, which had become stuck in snow. He struck his chest on the trunk of the car after slipping on snow while attempting to push the vehicle free. He became ill and collapsed a short time later.
Lieutenant Thomas had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.