Motorcycle Officer Wesley Frank Thompson
Miami Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, September 18, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 18, 1941
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Wesley Thompson was killed when he struck a power line being strung across S.W. Third Avenue. He was riding his police motorcycle and chasing a speeding motorist when the incident occurred. Officer Thompson was traveling at approximately 50 mph when he struck the wire.

Officer Thompson was a WWI veteran and had been with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife, daughter and son.