Long Beach Police Department, California
End of Watch: Sunday, March 17, 1912
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 17, 1912
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
Police Officer Thomas Borden was shot and killed when he surprised a burglar in his own home. He and his wife were returning from church when they surprised the burglar. During the ensuing struggle the suspect shot Officer Borden with Officer Borden's revolver, which he had stolen during the burglary.
The suspect was identified, but never apprehended, and later died in 1974.
Officer Borden had served with the Long Beach Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and seven children. He is buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, California.