Special Officer Thomas McMillin
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Monday, August 29, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 33 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, August 29, 1921
Incident Location: California
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Special Officer Thomas McMillin was shot and killed in Barstow, California, while attempting to arrest three hobos who were riding on the top of a railroad car.

The three suspects were apprehended and charged with Officer McMillin's murder.

Officer McMillin had served in law enforcement for 33 years. He had previously served as chief of police in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was survived by his wife and three children.