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Shawn Michael Thomas

Death by Force
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In the late spring of 2014, the life of Shawn Michael Thomas, a 26-year-old male, came to a sudden and tragic end in Junction City, Kansas. On May 26, 2014, Thomas, a soldier stationed at nearby Fort Riley, passed away. His death was officially reported by police as the result of a self-inflicted wound. At the time of his passing, he had recently returned from his first tour of duty with the U.S. Army.

Originally from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, Thomas was a graduate of New Brighton High ...Read More
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  • Police: Fort Riley Soldier Died Of Self-Inflicted Wound In Junction City
  • Fort Riley soldier found dead of gunshot wound in JC apartment
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Michael Thomas

    Male

    Junction City

    KS

    2014-05-26

    26

    Shawn

    Michael Thomas

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's incredibly saddening to hear about PV2 Shawn Michael Thomas and the circumstances surrounding h... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    Did anyone else attend the memorial service for PV2 Shawn Michael Thomas? I was there, and I can't s... ...Read More
    04/12/2024
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