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Police
Officer Thomas Wortham IV
Chicago Police Department,
Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, May
19, 2010
Age:
30
Badge Number: NA
Years on The Job: 3
Cause of Death:
Shot and killed |
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Officer Thomas Wortham was shot and killed after
identifying himself when four suspects attempted to rob him while he was off
duty at 11:25 pm.
Officer Wortham was visiting his father's home to show him pictures from the
previous week's Police Week activities that he attended in Washington, DC.
As he was leaving, four men approached him and attempted to rob him of his
motorcycle. Officer Wortham drew his service weapon and fired at the
suspects, but was fatally shot.
His father, a retired Chicago police officer, witnessed the shooting from
his window. He exited the house exchanged shots with the suspects, killing
one and seriously wounding another. The remaining two suspects fled in a
vehicle, but were taken into custody the following day.
Officer Wortham was a military veteran who had recently returned from his
second tour of duty in Iraq. He had served with the Chicago Police
Department for three years. |
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Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity.
May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth
Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch
over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the
Officer and his Department and family.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.
From all the Staff at Police Special
Inc.
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