Sergeant Thomas P. Oates

Sergeant Thomas P. Oates | Troy Police Department, New York Sergeant Thomas P. Oates | Troy Police Department, New York
Troy Police Department, New York
Sergeant Thomas P. Oates | Troy Police Department, New York
Sergeant Thomas P. Oates | Troy Police Department, New York
Sergeant Thomas P. Oates

Troy Police Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, April 25, 1925

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Thomas P. Oates

Sergeant Thomas Oates was shot and killed by a man who was also wanted for the murder of Captain Albert Youmans and the wounding of Patrolman John Flynn, both of the Schenectady Police Department. Patrolman Flynn succumbed to his wounds ten years later, on August 28, 1934.

The suspect was shot and killed in a shootout with Patrolman Frank Quinlivan, of the Schenectady Police Department, on September 15th, 1925. Patrolman Quinlivan was also killed in the shootout.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Sgt. Oates,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Troy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 25, 2025

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