Patrolman Tobin Craig Thomas, Eagle Lake Police Department, Texas

Patrolman Tobin Craig Thomas

Eagle Lake Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, June 18, 1998

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Tobin Craig Thomas

Patrolman Tobin Thomas was shot and killed as he was investigating the scene of a murder at 12:40 am.

The suspect in that murder was hiding in some long brush near the scene and shot Patrolman Thomas in the back with a shotgun. Patrolman Thomas' vest stopped five pellets, and his belt stopped two. However, two pellets passed between his vest and his belt, one of which struck his spine and the other striking an artery, causing internal bleeding.

Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Thomas was able to return fire and killed the man.

Patrolman Thomas had served with the Eagle Lake Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, father, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 2 years
Badge 307

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
Offender Shot and killed

ambush, murder suspect, homicide investigation

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Hey , my brother. It's getting close to Christmas . It seems strange sometimes why some people are taken early in life with so much to offer . You worked so hard and waited so long for your dream of becoming a police man a reality . And to have it end so suddenly . I wonder where life would have taken you . I miss you . I love you .

Gilbert Wade Thomas
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December 14, 2024