Captain Thomas Cloud, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Lighthorsemen Police, Tribal Police

Captain Thomas Cloud

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Lighthorsemen Police, Tribal Police

End of Watch Tuesday, March 31, 1885

Add to My Heroes

Thomas Cloud

Captain Thomas Cloud and Captain Sam Cudgo were shot and killed near Sacred Heart Mission, Oklahoma.

A posse had gone to the location to arrest a man for the murder of his brother-in-law. As the officers approached the shack the man started firing through the cracks in the walls. Captain Cudgo was shot in the abdomen and died one hour later. Captain Cloud was shot in the leg and died two days later.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Oklahoma
Incident Date Sunday, March 29, 1885
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 9 Reflections

Capt. Cloud,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 31, 2025