Deputy Earnest W. Thompson, Ward County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota

Deputy Earnest W. Thompson

Ward County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Thursday, January 15, 1920

Earnest W. Thompson

Deputy Earnest Thompson was shot and killed by a prisoner who was serving a 90 day sentence for bootlegging in the Ward County Jail .

A posse captured the suspect the next day near Minot. Three weeks later the suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. The suspect's brother, who slipped him the gun, was also convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered for time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 16, 2012