John Charles Thomas, a 26-year-old patrolman with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, was fatally shot on December 10, 1972. The incident occurred while he was responding to a domestic disturbance call at 4223 20th Street in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
At approximately 7:30 pm, Thomas arrived at the scene to address the domestic disturbance. It was during this response that he was shot and killed. This tragic event marked a significant loss for the Tuscaloosa Police Department and the community.
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