Special Agent Thomas Gentleman

Special Agent Thomas Gentleman

Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, January 8, 1904

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Thomas Gentleman

Special Agent Thomas Gentleman succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day when he was shot by two subjects who were stealing coal from a railroad car near Fourteenth Street in Omaha, Nebraska.

The suspect who shot Special Agent Gentleman was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Special Agent Gentleman had served with the agency for 11 years. He was survived by his parents, brother, and three sisters.

Bio

  • Age 49
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Nebraska
  • Incident Date Thursday, January 7, 1904
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to 10 years

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Agent Anderson,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 8, 2024

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