Roll of Honor
Incident
Two other officers, PC Walter Rouse and Special Constable Thomas Goodwin, also died in the raid.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Sergeant Shelton served with the Grimsby Borough Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Sergeant Shelton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Sergeant Thomas Henry Shelton 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 ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 29.4 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Grimsby Borough Police, 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas Henry Shelton's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas Henry Shelton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas Henry Shelton is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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