Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, July 1, 1869
Add to My HeroesThomas Kirkham
Officer Thomas Kirkham was killed when he fell from a bridge over the James River connecting Mayo Island and Vauxhall's Island.
He was attempting to control a large crowd during a political rally when the swing-bridge suddenly collapsed, tossing many people into the river. Officer Kirkham was thrown from the bridge as well and was struck in the head by falling timber.
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