Deputy Sheriff Edward E. Thompson

Deputy Sheriff Edward E. Thompson | Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Deputy Sheriff Edward E. Thompson

Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, July 1, 1919

Add to My Heroes

Edward E. Thompson

Deputy Edward Thompson was shot and killed by a bootlegging suspect.

Deputy Thompson and the sheriff had entered the suspect's home when he opened fire with a shotgun, killing Deputy Thompson who was unarmed.

The man committed suicide after holding a posse at bay for over an hour.

Deputy Thompson was survived by his wife, nine sons and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 57
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Committed suicide
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 14 Reflections

Deputy Thompson's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 11-27-17 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police

November 27, 2017

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths