Policeman Thomas Inman Slaton, Yazoo City Police Department, Mississippi

Policeman Thomas Inman Slaton

Yazoo City Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Monday, March 3, 1913

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Thomas Inman Slaton

Policeman T. Inman Slaton was shot and killed when he and another officer attempted to talk to two suspicious men near the railroad depot.

One of the men immediately produced a pistol and shot Policeman Slaton, fatally wounding him. Policeman Slaton's partner returned fire and killed the man. The second man fled the scene.

Policeman Slaton was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 28
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

suspicious person

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Officer Slaton,
On today, the 112th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Yazoo City.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 3, 2025