Police Officer Rudolph P. Thomas, Jr.

Police Officer Rudolph P. Thomas, Jr. | New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York
New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York
Police Officer Rudolph P. Thomas, Jr.

New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, July 4, 1993

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Rudolph P. Thomas, Jr.

Police Officer Rudolph Thomas was shot and killed when a subject attempted to rob him as he sat on his motorcycle outside of a deli.

As he tried to take action the man shot him. The man was arrested several few days later and charged with felony murder.

Officer Thomas is survived by his parents.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 3438

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Charged with felony murder
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I went through the Academy with Rudy . He was a class act . As cool as Steve McQueen. Never had a bad word to say about anyone . Always conducted himself like man's man. Movie star handsome. Girls loved him . . He loved Motorcycles like me . He was the best of the best . Journey well and blessings, my Brother. I will see you on the other side . . RM

P.O. Richard Mangogna / NYPD Retired
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July 10, 2021

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