Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Thompson was shot and killed while attempting to serve an eviction notice. The suspect fired a shotgun through a screen door, striking Marshal Thompson. The suspect was tried and acquitted. Marshal Thompson had served with the Monette Police Department for 30 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
30 years. You could have gone home.
Marshal Thompson gave the Monette Police Department 30 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Monette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Sam Thompson 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 AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 12.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Monette 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. Sam Thompson's cause is highlighted.
How Sam Thompson Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Sam Thompson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Sam Thompson was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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