Madison County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, November 1, 1994
Thomas Robert Lewis
Deputy Lewis was shot and killed while he and two other deputies were attempting to serve commitment papers on a mentally ill suspect. The suspect was waiting for the officers to arrive with a shotgun and binoculars. When the officers knocked on the door and identified themselves the suspect opened fire on them, killing Deputy Lewis. The suspect also shot Deputy Billy Thrower who was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Deputy Thrower died of his wounds 10 months later.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 15 ReflectionsMy dear brother you are being remembered once again today at the Huntsville Police Memorial Service in Hntsville al. May 23th 2012 you are never forgotten and are truely missed
Annette Lewis
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