Marshal Sam Thompson, Monette Police Department, Arkansas

Marshal Sam Thompson

Monette Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Wednesday, June 9, 1954

Sam Thompson

Marshal Thompson was shot and killed while attempting to serve an eviction notice. The suspect fired a shotgun through a screen door, striking Marshal Thompson.

Marshal Thompson had served with the Monette Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 70
Tour 30 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

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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

June 9, 2015