Manchester Police Department, Vermont
End of Watch Tuesday, December 12, 1972
Add to My HeroesDana Lee Thompson
Chief Dana Thompson was shot and killed and another officer was wounded by one of two suspects after responding to a burglary in progress at a local drug store.
The officers had returned fire and seriously wounded the suspect who shot them. The other suspect escaped but was captured a short time later.
The suspect who killed Chief Thompson was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 10, 1973. He hanged himself in prison April 1, 1989.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsVery sorry for your family's terrible loss. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your service in our country's law enforcement. RIP
John Haseltine - Civilian
March 29, 2016
Recent LODD Deaths
Senior Officer David Bryant Saavedra
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: September 2, 2021
Police Officer Yandy Chirino
Hollywood Police Department, FL
EOW: October 17, 2021
Corporal Gregory Campbell
Richmond County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: September 18, 2021
Detention Officer Anthony Nicoletti
Mohave County Sheriff's Office, AZ
EOW: October 11, 2021
Police Officer Ryan Hayworth
Knightdale Police Department, NC
EOW: October 17, 2021
Deputy Constable Kareem Atkins
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 4, TX
EOW: October 16, 2021
Sergeant Richard A. McMahan
Columbus Police Department, GA
EOW: September 27, 2021
Corrections Officer Vassar Richmond
Bartlett Police Department , TN
EOW: October 4, 2021
Public Safety Officer Dustin Michael Beasley
North Augusta Department of Public Safety, SC
EOW: August 30, 2021