Thomas L. Reed, who served as the Chief of Police in Stonega, Virginia, tragically lost his life on May 20, 1905, at the age of 28. Chief Reed was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for murder. On that fateful day, Chief Reed, accompanied by a special police officer, located the suspect at a residence in Stonega. As they entered the home, the suspect attempted to flee and opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding Chief Reed. The special police officer returned fire, hi
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