Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson, Raleigh County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson

Raleigh County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1938

Jess Thompson

Deputy Thompson was shot and killed as he and a civilian conducted surveillance on a cave where stolen property had been stored. When the suspect returned a shootout ensued in which Deputy Thompson and the suspect were killed.

Deputy Thompson had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015