Game Warden Thomas H. McDonald, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Mississippi

Game Warden Thomas H. McDonald

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, September 4, 1937

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Thomas H. McDonald

Game Warden Thomas McDonald was shot and killed by a poacher in a wooded area of Benton County approximately six to eight miles north of Ashland.

He had encountered a man poaching squirrels when he was shot in the back. Despite his wounds, he was able to return fire and fatally shot the man. Their bodies were found approximately 300 yards apart later in the day by another hunter. The subject who shot him had previously been an inmate of the state insane asylum.

Game Warden McDonald had served as a state game warden for only 11 months and was assigned to Benton County. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 11 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Michigan
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

poacher

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Game Warden McDonald,
Even though it’s been over 87 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 8, 2024