Policeman Thomas Inman Slaton
Yazoo City Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, March 3, 1913
Add to My HeroesThomas Inman Slaton
Policeman T. Inman Slaton was shot and killed when he and another officer attempted to talk to two suspicious men near the railroad depot.
One of the men immediately produced a pistol and shot Policeman Slaton, fatally wounding him. Policeman Slaton's partner returned fire and killed the man. The second man fled the scene.
Policeman Slaton was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Slaton,
On today, the 112th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Yazoo City.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 3, 2025
