Patrolman Tommy Ray
End of Watch: Fri, Apr 20th, 1973
Date of Incident: Sat, Mar 17th, 1973
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 28
Survivors
His daughter and son
Incident
Patrolman Ray succumbed to gunshot wounds received one month earlier while responding to a burglary call.
A store owner had arrived to work and discovered the burglary. The suspect, however, was still inside and robbed the man after he called police. Patrolman Ray was entering the store as the suspect attempted to flee and was shot twice by the suspect.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Tributes
There are 2 tributes for Patrolman Tommy Ray.
Left by Nicolas on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
sir your service will not be taken for granted may you rest in peace you will never be forgotten