Agent Michael Del Thomas, Aurora Police Department, Colorado

Agent Michael Del Thomas

Aurora Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Wednesday, September 20, 2006

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Michael Del Thomas

Agent Mike Thomas was shot and killed by a suspect who opened fire on him while he was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Peoria Street and East Montview Boulevard.

Agent Thomas had just left a training session and was heading to another session when the incident occurred.

The shooter was subdued by several passersby and then taken into custody by an Aurora police officer and two Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional officers who happened to be in the area. The man was wanted in Denver for an unprovoked shooting that had occurred the previous week.

The subject was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 80 years in prison on April 6th, 2009.

Agent Thomas was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Aurora Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his daughter, mother, and brother.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 24 years
Badge 82-60
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 80 years

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Mikey T, all these years later, those of us who served with you & laughed with you have not forgotten you. As the years continue to pass, you will never be forgotten my friend.

Lieutenant Hershel Stowell (Retired)
Aurora PD

September 23, 2024