Douglas Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Saturday, May 16, 1903
Add to My HeroesThomas M. Vaughn
Deputy Constable Thomas Vaughn was shot and killed as he and the constable attempted to arrest a suspect for whom they had a warrant.
They located the man in a woman's hat shop, and as they approached him, the man produced a gun and opened fire, wounding the constable and killing Deputy Constable Vaughn.
The constable, who had been wounded, tracked the suspect and shot and killed him in July of 1903.
Deputy Constable Vaughn had served with the Douglas Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Constable Vaughn,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Douglas.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 16, 2023
