Assistant Chief Tom Thompson

Murdered
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On November 2, 1907, Assistant Chief Tom Thompson of the Talladega Police Department in Alabama was fatally ambushed after arresting three men for gambling. The men offered to lead him to a larger game, but upon arrival, other individuals were waiting and immediately shot and killed him.

In the aftermath, a posse pursued the suspects, resulting in a shootout where one suspect was killed and another officer sustained a leg injury. Two additional suspects were apprehended. Assistant Chief ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Assistant Chief Tom Thompson

    Male

    Talladega

    AL

    1907-11-02

    33

    Assistant

    Chief Tom Thompson

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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