Corporal Thomas J. Derue Sr.
End of Watch: Thu, Nov 14th, 1974
Date of Incident: Thu, Nov 14th, 1974
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 6 years
Age: 26
Survivors
His expectant wife
Incident
Corporal Derue was shot as he arrived on the scene of an armed robbery in progress. The suspect exited the building just as Corporal Derue arrived. He was shot before he could exit his patrol car.
Corporal Derue died at the scene.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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