Needles Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, June 10, 1935
Add to My HeroesHarry Samuel Thompson
Police Officer Harry Thompson was shot and killed during a shootout in Needles.
While on patrol, Officer Thompson observed a suspicious person in the alley behind Milligardt's Drug Store. When he tried to stop the man, the subject fled as he fired at Officer Thomspon. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Thompson was able to return fire from the ground and fatally shot the subject. Officer Thompson was transported to a hospital in San Bernardino, where he died a short time after arriving.
Officer Thompson had served with the Needles Police Department for one week. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and two siblings.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Thompson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 28, 2020
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