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Patrolman Stevie Thompson was shot and killed after stopping a driver for DUI on Justice Street at 7:00 pm. The driver and her two sons were all drunk, and Patrolman Thompson arrested the woman. The two sons exited the vehicle and attacked Patrolman Thompson. One son gained control of his service weapon and shot him in the head before freeing their mother. All three fled but were apprehended a short time later. The subject who shot Patrolman Thompson was sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole on August 14th, 2006, May 15th, 2012, and January 26, 2023. He will have another hearing in January 2028. Patrolman Thompson had served with the Crossville Police Department for four weeks and previously served with the Geraldine Police Department and Collinsville Police Department. He was survived by his expectant wife, young daughter, mother, and father. His second daughter was born three months later.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, young daughter, mother, and father.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Thompson gave the Crossville Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Crossville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stevie is the only officer of Crossville Police Department remembered here.
Stevie is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Stevie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stevie is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1986, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1986, 98 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1986, 112 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stevie was 29. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Stevie had served 2.6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Stevie was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Stevie had served 2.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stevie was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Stevie had served 2.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in AL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 15.8%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Crossville Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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