Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Kenneth Thompson was killed near the high school football field at 1210 21st Ave. in Tuscaloosa while investigating suspicious activity. His body was found with teeth marks on his arms. It is believed that he was bitten as he reached into a car to turn off the ignition while investigating a stolen car.
Survivors
Officer Thompson was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Thompson served with the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tuscaloosa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Kenneth 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 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 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
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. Kenneth Thompson's cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth Thompson Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth Thompson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth Thompson was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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