Detective Joseph C. Thomas, aged 31, was a dedicated officer with the New Orleans Police Department. On July 18, 1996, Detective Thomas was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at a house located at 1118 St. Andrew Street, which was believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking. Upon entering the house, Detective Thomas was immediately fired upon, and one bullet struck his chest above his vest, leading to his death. The suspect inside the house was also shot and killed by other offi
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