Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, January 18, 1918
Add to My HeroesThompson Black
Policeman Thompson Black was shot and killed by a man he was trying to arrest on Gerritt Street near 22nd Street in South Philadelphia.
He was a 25-year veteran. Policeman Black was was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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