Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Thomas was shot and killed at about 7:30 pm while responding to a domestic disturbance at 4223 20th Street in Tuscaloosa. As the officers were searching the home for the man he opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, striking Patrolman Thomas. Despite being wounded, Patrolman Thomas was able to return fire and wounded the subject. Patrolman Thomas had served with the Tuscaloosa Police Department for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Thomas gave the Tuscaloosa Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tuscaloosa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Thomas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Charles Thomas is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tuscaloosa Police Department, 9 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Charles Thomas's cause is highlighted.
How John Charles Thomas Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Charles Thomas is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Charles Thomas was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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