Special Officer Thomas Henry Bennett, Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Officer Thomas Henry Bennett

Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Sunday, September 11, 1910

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Thomas Henry Bennett

Special Officer Thomas Bennett was shot and killed while investigating a railroad box car burglary at the Dallas Street railroad crossing in Dallas, Texas. He came upon three suspects and was shot once in the chest. He succumbed to his wound the following day.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death.

Officer Bennett had served with the Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department for two months and had previously served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Texas
Incident Date Saturday, September 10, 1910
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to death

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Officer Bennett,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 11, 2020