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Deputy Marshal Bobby Thompson was shot and killed after being beaten and having his throat cut by three male subjects. He was giving the subjects a ride home because of the severe rain when they suddenly attacked him with no warning. When Deputy Marshal Thompson did not return home, a search was initiated. He was found in a secluded area of south Montgomery, and he was able to describe the incident in detail and identify the subjects. He was transported to Natchitoches Parish Hospital, where he passed away an hour later. One of the suspects was awaiting trial for burglary, and the other two suspects were juveniles, ages 14 and 15. The shooter, age 18, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life without parole. The juveniles pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Both juveniles have been paroled. Deputy Marshal Thompson had served with the Montgomery Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and ten children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Thompson gave the Montgomery Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomery community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Thompson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Montgomery Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Bobby is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Bobby is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bobby 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 1995, 3 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1995, 96 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 58th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1995, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bobby was 50. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Bobby had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Bobby was 50. 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. Bobby had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bobby was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bobby had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.5% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Thursdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Montgomery Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Montgomery Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Bobby among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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