New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York
End of Watch Sunday, December 1, 1867
Add to My HeroesCharles Thompson
Patrolman Thompson succumbed to wounds received one month earlier when he was stabbed while trying to arrest a drunk man. The suspect was causing a disturbance in a grocery store on James Street when Patrolman Thompson attempted to arrest him. The suspect fled into an alley and stabbed Patrolman Thompson in the shoulder. The suspect was apprehended.
Patrolman Thompson was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Monday, November 4, 1867
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Apprehended
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