In memory of
Edward E. Thompson
1919
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- July 1, 1919, aged 57
Their life
Deputy Edward Thompson was shot and killed by a bootlegging suspect. Deputy Thompson and the sheriff had entered the suspect's home when he opened fire with a shotgun, killing Deputy Thompson who was unarmed. The man committed suicide after holding a posse at bay for over an hour.
Survived by
Deputy Thompson was survived by his wife, nine sons and daughter.
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