Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1938
Add to My HeroesJess 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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