Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, July 1, 1919
Add to My HeroesEdward 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
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