Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1902
Add to My HeroesJohn Benson Thomas, II
Sheriff John Thomas was shot and killed in Victoria while attempting to arrest a man wanted for shooting another person.
As Sheriff Thomas placed him under arrest the man produced a pistol and shot him.
An angry mob captured the suspect and fatally shot him.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Lynched by mob
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsSheriff Thomas,
On today, the 123rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Natchitoches Parish.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 11, 2025
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