Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Horace Thompson was shot and killed while chasing a man he was attempting to arrest for being intoxicated. During the foot pursuit the man turned and fired, striking Officer Thompson in the chest.
Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) July 21st, 2020
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Officer Thompson served with the Brunswick Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Brunswick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Horace E. 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Brunswick Police Department, 6 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 85.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Horace E. Thompson's cause is highlighted.
How Horace E. Thompson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Horace E. Thompson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Horace E. Thompson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Brunswick Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
