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Thomas Orr

Case from Kansas-city, MO dated Aug 20, 2017

Victim Details

Thomas A. Orr III

Male

Black / African American

Kansas-city

MO

2017-08-20

30

Thomas

Orr

07/10/2026

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In the late summer of 2017, a vibrant gathering at a popular Kansas City restaurant took a tragic turn, ending the life of a promising 30-year-old off-duty police officer, Thomas Orr. A Black man, Orr had recently begun what was described as his 'dream job' as a school resource officer at a local middle school, a role he had started just days before his untimely death. He was known for his positive attitude and his dedication to connecting with students. On the evening of August 20th, he was att ...
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  • KMBC: Man sentenced to 18 years in fatal shooting of off-duty Lee's Summit police officer
  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: Off-duty Lee's Summit officer laid to rest
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    Something that has really stuck with me about Officer Thomas Orr III's case is how his life was take... ...Read More
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