Patrolman John W. Thomas
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Saturday, August 5, 1933

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 29, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed

Patrolman Thomas was shot and killed in a home on Snelling Avenue as he and several other officers attempted to arrest a man for fighting. As Patrolman Thomas climbed the stairs the man opened fire, striking him twice. After barricading himself in the home for a while the suspect finally surrendered. He was found to be insane and committed to a mental hospital.

Patrolman Thomas had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and child.