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Detective Thomas E. Hill | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

Thomas E. Hill

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Monday, July 28, 1930

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 28, 1930
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Four arrested; two escaped

Detective Hill was shot and killed by six men who had just committed robbery.

Detective Hill was assigned to a bridge to stop suspicious cars when a car carrying six men sped onto the bridge and opened fire at the officers. Detective Shill was stuck by gunfire and killed. Four suspects were arrested and two escaped. Detective Hill's slayer was identified and charged with murder.

Detective Hill was assigned to the 48th Precinct Detective Squad.