Madison County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, December 11, 1852
Add to My HeroesIsom Thomas Gillham
Constable Thomas Gillham was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for assault.
When Constable Gillham and his backup engaged the subject, the man fled. Constable Gillham pursued the man on horseback through a field. As soon as Constable Gillham advanced toward the subject, the subject drew his gun and fired, striking Constable Gillham in the chest. Constable Gillham died ten minutes later.
The suspect fled. Despite a publicized reward for two years, the suspect was never captured.
Constable Gillham was survived by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
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