Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Thomas Farrell was shot and killed at the intersection of 18th Avenue and Cedar Street while investigating an assault on a child. A boy had thrown a rock at another boy, but missed and the rock struck an adult. Deputy Farrell intervened after the adult slapped the boy.
As Deputy Farrell began to question the man, the man pulled out a handgun and shot him several times in the head and chest. The suspect was arrested.
Hi Tom, your sister Annie is my Great Grandmother. I have visited your grave many times. Your memories live on through my family research. RIP Donna Wardlaw
Donna Wardlaw Great Great Niece May 6th, 2019
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Farrell served with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Nashville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Farrell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Farrell 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Davidson County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas Farrell's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas Farrell Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas Farrell is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas Farrell was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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