Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson

Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson | Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson

Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1938

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Jess Thompson

Deputy Thompson was shot and killed as he and a civilian conducted surveillance on a cave where stolen property had been stored. When the suspect returned a shootout ensued in which Deputy Thompson and the suspect were killed.

Deputy Thompson had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 7, 2020

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