Sheriff John Benson Thomas, II, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Sheriff John Benson Thomas, II

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, April 11, 1902

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John Benson Thomas, II

Sheriff John Thomas was shot and killed in Victoria while attempting to arrest a man wanted for shooting another person.

As Sheriff Thomas placed him under arrest the man produced a pistol and shot him.

An angry mob captured the suspect and fatally shot him.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Lynched by mob

warrant service

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Sheriff Thomas,
On today, the 123rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Natchitoches Parish.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 11, 2025