Chief of Police Thomas Linn Mathews, Galesburg Police Department, Illinois

Chief of Police Thomas Linn Mathews

Galesburg Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, October 17, 1915

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Thomas Linn Mathews

Chief Thomas Mathews was shot and killed as he and three of his officers raided a suspected bootlegging establishment.

The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. He was denied parole in 1931.

Chief Mathews had served with the Galesburg Police Department for one year.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 1 year
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Chief Mathews,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens Galesburg.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 17, 2025