Thomas D. Hudson

Murdered
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On August 19, 1920, at approximately 2:00 AM, Officer Thomas D. Hudson, a 26-year-old patrolman with the Little Rock Police Department, was on foot patrol when he observed a man burglarizing a café on West Ninth Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Upon noticing the crime, Officer Hudson ordered the suspect to stop and raise his hands. Instead of complying, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Hudson. Despite being wounded, Officer Hudson returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect. He succumb ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Thomas D. Hudson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Little-rock

    AR

    1920-08-19

    26

    Thomas

    D. Hudson

    12/30/2024

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