Rutherford County Constable's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, March 3, 1929
Add to My HeroesThaddeus Alonzo Norris
Constable Thaddeus Norris was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at a boarding house in Murfreesboro.
Someone had called the jail to report the disturbance and Constable Norris, along with another man, went to the home. A boarder opened the door holding a gun and they exchanged shots. Constable Norris was fatally wounded.
The man surrendered after barricading himself in the home for several hours. He was charged with Constable Norris' murder.
Constable Norris was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsConstable Norris,
On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rutherford County.
BPA Mike Casey
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