SPENCER THORNTON JR
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 54-E: 3
Department: Chicago, Illinois, P.D.
End of Watch: September 3, 1945
Cause: SHOT
Age: 37
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Patrolman Thornton was shot while attempting to arrest a wanted murderer. Patrolman Edward Hall return fire and shot the suspect. Patrolman Thornton died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
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