Alabama Department of Public Safety, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, July 1, 1970
Add to My HeroesThomas Odean Gillilan
Corporal Gillilan was shot when a man he had stopped for speeding on U.S. 331 south in Crenshaw County, overpowered him, took his pistol, and shot him.
He died three days later at a Montgomery hospital.
The 22-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to life. He was denied parole in 1988 but would be eligible again in 1991.
Corporal Gillilan, who had served in the Korean War, was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, June 28, 1970
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsCpl. Gillilan,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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