Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Marshal Bobby Thompson was shot and killed after being beaten and having his throat cut by three male subjects. He was giving the subjects a ride home because of the severe rain when they suddenly attacked him with no warning. When Deputy Marshal Thompson did not return home, a search was initiated. He was found in a secluded area of south Montgomery, and he was able to describe the incident in detail and identify the subjects. He was transported to Natchitoches Parish Hospital, where he passed away an hour later. One of the suspects was awaiting trial for burglary, and the other two suspects were juveniles, ages 14 and 15. The shooter, age 18, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life without parole. The juveniles pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Both juveniles have been paroled. Deputy Marshal Thompson had served with the Montgomery Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and ten children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Thompson gave the Montgomery Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomery community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Marshal Bobby Glenn Thompson, Sr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Montgomery Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bobby Glenn Thompson, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Bobby Glenn Thompson, Sr. Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bobby Glenn Thompson, Sr. is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bobby Glenn Thompson, Sr. was killed by handgun; 9 mm.
Incident Location
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