Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gentry, Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gentry

Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, August 28, 1924

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Thomas Gentry

Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gentry was shot and fatally wounded near Leesville by a 16-year-old boy he attempted to arrest for shooting at a man.

As Deputy Gentry was searching for the suspect at his home he opened fire from underneath his bed. Deputy Gentry returned fire wounding the boy's mother who jumped between them. Deputy Gentry, shot in the abdomen, died at a local hospital the next day. Hours later a posse shot and killed the suspect near Kurthwood.

Deputy Gentry was survived by a son and daughter.

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Age 49
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, August 27, 1924
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Sheriff Gentry,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Vernon County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 28, 2024