Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Saturday, August 5, 1933
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Thomas
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.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, July 29, 1933
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed
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Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
August 5, 2020
