Patrolman Tommy Ray

Patrolman Tommy Ray | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman Tommy Ray

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, April 20, 1973

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Tommy Ray

Patrolman Tommy Ray succumbed to gunshot wounds received one month earlier while responding to a burglary call at a supermarket at 1804 Dixie Highway.

A store owner had arrived at work and discovered the burglary. The suspect, however, was still inside and robbed the man after he called the police. Patrolman Ray was entering the store as the suspect attempted to flee and was shot twice by the suspect.

The suspect, 18, was tried and acquitted.

Patrolman Ray had served with the Louisville Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 499

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, March 17, 1973
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Acquitted

burglary

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RIP Officer Tommy Ray. Today, Aug 19, 2024 was the first time I had ever heard your name. My wife who worked at White Castle in Louisville, Ky was just telling me that you used to come into White Castle where she worked and said she served you coffee the night of your murder. She spoke about how polite and kind you were and spoke how much she liked you. I am so sorry to have learned of your death. Prayers to your family and loved ones.

Deputy Sheriff (Ret) Glen Allison
Tarrant County S O Ft Worth, Texas

August 20, 2024

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