U.S. Air Force · United States 
Thomas Adams
1973
Thomas J. Adams Jr. served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Thomas J. Adams was shot and killed while intervening in a domestic dispute and shooting while off duty. Patrolman Adams observed the argument, heard gunfire, and ran onto the porch at 3339 West Douglas Boulevard. One of the assailants involved pulled out a revolver and fatally shot him. The suspect eventually turned himself in. Patrolman Adams was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the Chicago Police Department for six months. He was survived by his wife, two children, and his parents. He is buried in the Washington Memorial Cemetary in Homewood, Illinois.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and his parents.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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