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- Apr. 18, 1978 -
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LA County Sheriff's Office Patch
Resided: CA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Apr. 18, 1978
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. - CA
4700 Ramona Blvd.  
Monterey Park, CA   91754   USA
(323)267-4800
County: Los Angeles
Dept. Type: County/Police
Hero's Rank: Deputy
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: CA   USA   Tue. Apr. 18, 1978
Summary: Deputy Thomas Pohlman was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. Deputy Pohlman was on patrol when he smelled ether, used to manufacture PCP. He called for assistance but before back up could arrive, the suspect ran from the scene.

Deputy Pohlman started a foot pursuit and was able to capture the suspect. While the suspect was being handcuffed, he was able to gain control of Deputy Pohlman's revolver and shot him. Deputy Pohlman died at the scene.

Deputy Pohlman had served with the agency for 4 years.

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