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Police Officer Tom Hayes
Columbus Division of
Police, Ohio
End of Watch:
Thursday, January 20,
2011
Age: 61
Years on the job: 7
Badge Number: NA
Cause of death:
Shot and
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Officer Tom Hayes succumbed to complications
of a gunshot wound sustained 31 years earlier while attempting to arrest two
teens on a curfew violation.
He had responded to a local convenience store after receiving reports of a
disturbance by the two teens. The boys had been drinking, smoking marijuana
and had taken LSD. As Officer Hayes attempted to arrest them a scuffle
ensued in which one of the boys pulled out a handgun and shot him in the
back. The wound caused him to become paralyzed below the waist.
Officer Hayes' continued to suffer serious health issues as the result of
the wound, including the amputation of one of his legs six years prior to
his death.
In March 2011 Officer Hayes' death was ruled a homicide by the Franklin
County Coroner.
Despite his wounds and health issues, Officer Hayes continued to work as a
civilian sketch artist for the Columbus Division of Police. Prior to being
shot, he had served with the agency for seven years. He is survived by his
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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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