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 2 ReflectionsRest in Peace my brother. It is well deserved.
A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department
June 22, 2022