Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Tom Procter succumbed to a gunshot wound he sustained on May 6th, 1978, after responding to a shoplifting call at a grocery store. When Deputy Procter arrived the store security officers had the shoplifting suspect in custody. As Deputy Procter was gathering information, the shoplifter's boyfriend appeared and began a disturbance. The man then attacked Deputy Procter and was able to gain control of his service weapon. The man fired one shot, striking Deputy Procter. Deputy Procter was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to the wound two weeks later. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to prison. He was later released and placed on probation. Deputy Procter had served with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two daughters and one son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Procter gave the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Thibodaux community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Procter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Thomas William Procter 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At LaFourche Parish Sheriff's Office, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas William Procter's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas William Procter Compares
Offender Outcome
Released from prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas William Procter is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas William Procter was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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