THOMAS F GRIFFITHS

Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 34-W: 10
Department: Salt Lake City, Utah, P.D.
End of Watch: June 25, 1913
Cause: SHOT
Age: 39
Years of Service: 6
Description: Patrolman Griffiths was escorting a suspect, who had slashed another man with a razor, to jail. The suspect broke free and ran, with Patrolman Griffiths in pursuit. The suspect produced a pistol and shot Patrolman Griffiths twice in the torso, then once in the head, killing him instantly. The suspect was shot and arrested at his home later that day by lawmen.
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