Patrolman Charles V. Thomas, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Charles V. Thomas

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 1916

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Charles V. Thomas

Patrolman Charles Thomas succumbed to a gunshot wound he received when he was shot by a bootlegger that he was chasing near the Edgemont Dump, south of the Washington Street bridge.

His partner chased the subject, shooting him five times and killing him. Officer Thomas succumbed to his wounds one week later.

Officer Thomas had served with the Dayton Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three brothers, and a sister.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 8 years
Badge 97

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, May 14, 1916
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed by officers

alcohol violation, foot pursuit

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles V. Thomas of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 86 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

May 21, 2025