Senior Corporal Thomas Dale Bond, Dallas Police Department, Texas

Senior Corporal Thomas Dale Bond

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, December 13, 1994

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Thomas Dale Bond

Senior Corporal Tomas Bond was shot and killed while he and his partner were serving a burglary warrant at a home in the 2700 block of Canary Drive at 6:50 am.

The suspect was hiding inside a closet in his mother's house. When Corporal Bond opened the closet door, the suspect shot him in the face, killing him instantly. The suspect then shot and critically wounded his partner. His partner was able to crawl out of the house and call for backup.

The subject was arrested and sentenced to life.

Corporal Bond was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 7 years
Badge 5725
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Sentenced to life

ambush, probation violation, warrant service

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I believe I was the first paramedic to reach you but you were already gone. I also know you did not suffer. I am so sorry that your family has had to endure this. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. God bless you and family.

Paramedic/ firefigher DE John Nimmo
Dallas Fire (retired)

December 1, 2025