MEREDITH A THOMAS
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Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 30-E: 27
Department: Charlottesville, Virginia, P.D.
End of Watch: April 12, 1917
Cause: SHOT
Age: 41
Years of Service: 1
Description: Police Officer Thomas was shot with his own gun as he attempted to arrest two burglars caught stealing hams from a warehouse. Officer Thomas was struck from behind with a brick by the first suspect. The second suspect gained control of the officer's revolver and shot him in the abdomen. Both suspects were convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair.
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