U.S. Navy · United States 
Tobin Craig Thomas
1998
Tobin Craig Thomas served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Tobin served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Tobin Thomas was shot and killed as he was investigating the scene of a murder at 12:40 am. The suspect in that murder was hiding in some long brush near the scene and shot Patrolman Thomas in the back with a shotgun. Patrolman Thomas' vest stopped five pellets, and his belt stopped two. However, two pellets passed between his vest and his belt, one of which struck his spine and the other striking an artery, causing internal bleeding. Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Thomas was able to return fire and killed the man. Patrolman Thomas had served with the Eagle Lake Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, father, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1984 – 1986
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Eagle Lake Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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