Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Monday, February 20, 1922
Add to My HeroesJesse G. Thomas
Deputy Thomas was shot and killed as he and two officers served a vagrancy warrant on a mentally ill suspect. The officers shot and killed the suspect.
Deputy Thomas had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Thomas,
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 Jefferson County.
R.I.P.
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