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Resided:
IL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 06, 1912
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Wood River Police Dept.
IL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
2 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IL
USA
Fri. Dec. 06, 1912
Summary:
Chief Samuel Thompson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was threatening his boss.
When Chief Thompson encountered the man, near Ferguson Avenue and Second Street, the man opened fire with a shotgun, striking Chief Thompson. Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Thompson returned fire and killed the suspect.
Chief Thompson had served with the Wood River Police Department as chief for nearly two years. He was survived by his wife and children.
