Eagle Lake Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 18, 1998
Add to My HeroesTobin Craig Thomas
Patrolman Tobin Thomas was shot and killed as he was investigating the scene of a murder.
The suspect in that murder was hiding in some long brush near the scene and shot Patrolman Thomas in the back with a shotgun. Patrolman Thomas' vest stopped five pellets and his belt stopped two. However, two pellets passed between his vest and his belt, one of which struck his spine and the other striking an artery, causing internal bleeding.
Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Thomas was able to return fire and killed the man.
Patrolman Thomas had served with the Eagle Lake Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 307
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 57 ReflectionsI was just talking about you this morning and you pop up in my memory, this was the hardest 911 call ever and I think about you and your family often, especially with the way the world is going . You truly were a hero
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