Beech Grove Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, May 28, 1991
Add to My HeroesThomas L. Kleis
Lieutenant Thomas Kleis was killed in an automobile crash during a high-speed chase. He lost control of his patrol car and hit a row of trees.
Lieutenant Kleis had served with the Beech Grove Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, stepson, stepdaughter, mother, father, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 15
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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