Patrolman Thomas "Fox" Abrams, Spartanburg Police Department, South Carolina

Patrolman Thomas "Fox" Abrams

Spartanburg Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, January 7, 1962

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Thomas "Fox" Abrams

Patrolman Thomas Abrams was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance at a club on East Valley Street, near Henry Street.

He was attempting to arrest a man when the subject produced a .22 caliber revolver and shot him in the chest.

The suspect was captured at his home still holding the pistol. He was subsequently committed to a mental hospital in Columbia. He was released after spending 12 years in the facility.

Patrolman Abrams was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Spartanburg Police Department for 11 years. He is believed to be the first African American hired by the department.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 11 years
Badge 149
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Served 12 years in mental hospital

disturbance, EDP

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Patrolman Abrams,
On today, the 63rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 7, 2025