THOMAS J FITZGERALD

Officer Rank: Special Agent
Memorial Panel: 54-E: 29
Department: Great Northern Railroad, P.D.
End of Watch: October 3, 1921
Cause: SHOT
Age: 49
Years of Service: 26
Description: Special Agent Fitzgerald was questioning a railroad employee about the theft of goods from the Great Northern rail yard in Ramsey, Minnesota, when the man pulled a gun and fatally shot him four times. The suspect fled and was not captured until 10 years later. The suspect pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
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