Pope County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, April 12, 1886
Add to My HeroesF. M. Thomas
Deputy Sheriff F.M. Thomas was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
A former Pope County treasurer, who was removed from office, had a warrant for his arrest issued against him after a bondsman had brought suit to recover on a prior financial obligation. As an attempt was made to serve the warrant around midnight at the former treasurer's residence, he shot and killed Deputy Thomas with a pistol.
Deputy Thomas was a leading candidate for sheriff. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Thomas' story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 10-7-17 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police
October 7, 2017
