Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Friday, January 5, 1951
Add to My HeroesThomas W. Stroud
Sergeant Stroud was accidentally shot and killed when his service weapon fell from its holster and discharged when it struck the ground. He was helping with a children's party at the time of the accident.
Sergeant Stroud had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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