Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Thomas Logan was shot and killed while coming to the aid of a saloon matron in Manhattan, Nevada. The matron was being harassed by a drunk gambler inside. As Sheriff Logan attempted to eject the man from the saloon, the man suddenly pulled out a gun and shot him five times. Although mortally wounded, he was able to subdue the suspect until a deputy arrived at the scene. The suspect was later acquitted. Sheriff Logan was serving his third term as Sheriff and had served with the Nye County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Logan gave the Nye County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tonopah community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Logan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Thomas Logan 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In NV, 82 of 146 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56.2% of this state's fallen. That is 56.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Nye County Sheriff's Department, 4 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas Logan's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas Logan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas Logan is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas Logan was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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