Patrolman Ralph B. Thomas

Patrolman Ralph B. Thomas | Homewood Police Department, Alabama
Homewood Police Department, Alabama
Patrolman Ralph B. Thomas

Homewood Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, October 2, 1960

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Ralph B. Thomas

Patrolman Ralph Thomas was killed in an accident while reloading pistol ammunition in the police department's basement.

While compressing the reloading die, the powder in the cartridge case ignited, causing the die to impale Patrolman Thomas, killing him.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Accidental
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Delaware State Police (Retired)

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