Deputy Sheriff Sample J. Toms

Deputy Sheriff Sample J. Toms | Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
Deputy Sheriff Sample J. Toms

Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, February 28, 1928

Add to My Heroes

Sample J. Toms

Deputy Sample Toms was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men for bootlegging.

The men opened fire on Deputy Toms, killing him instantly. One of the suspects was also killed in the shootout. Three others escaped but were later apprehended. All three were subsequently convicted of manslaughter.

Deputy Sample had served with the Bienville Parish Sheriff's Office for only two months. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 2 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 7 Reflections

Every officer who gives his life to protect his communities is a hero and is honor in my heart.

Geraldo Fournier
Crumbling police Department

December 31, 2022

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths