Hutchinson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, June 11, 1979
Add to My HeroesJack L. Thompson
Officer Thompson was shot and killed with his own service revolver in the Hutchinson County Jail after being overpowered by two inmates when he opened their cell door. After shooting Officer Thompson, the two men took his gun and keys and fled the jail. They were both arrested the following day. They were found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison but had their convictions overturned. During a second trial one of the suspects was acquitted and the other was sentenced to 50 years.
Officer Thompson had been with the agency for 7 months and was survived by his wife and three sons.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 50 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsI knew Jack Thompson from long time ago, He was a quiet, sincere man trying to do the best possible with a physical handicap. I will always remember him.
George Noel Weeter
- just an old buddy of time past
July 12, 2015
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