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Thomas Edward Decker ("Tommy")
- Nov. 29, 2012 -
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Resided: |
Cold Spring (Stearns County) MN, USA
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Born: | Nov. 02, 1981 |
Fallen: | Nov. 29, 2012 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Cold Spring Police Dept. - MN
27 Red River Ave S Cold Spring, MN
56320 USA (320)685-8666 |
County: | Stearns |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Ambush |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
10 years
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Bio: Officer Decker had previously served with the Isle Police Department and Kimbal Police Department |
Bio: Tommy was born in St. Cloud to John and Rosella (Stein) Decker. He married Alicia Glynn on October 22, 2011 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring.
Tommy was a wonderful father, and loving husband. He was a son that his parents were always able to be proud of. Tommy was a brother, uncle, and a friend to many. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, hunting, and playing games. He designed several police patches and was an avid patch collector. Tommy taught religion for many years at the church in St. Nicholas.
He loved spending time with his wife and children - wrestling in the living room or dancing in the kitchen. Tommy was a man who was a remarkable communicator who showed respect and compassion regardless of their individual circumstances. He loved his wife Alicia and his children.They were the sparkle in his eye.
Tommy was a police officer for the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department; who was killed in the line of duty. He served as a police officer for 10 years, serving in the communities of Isle, Watkins, Kimball, and then for the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department. During his years of service Tommy was a firearms instructor, CornerHouse Certified, received five Letters of Appreciation, and one Special Commendation (the Departments 2nd highest award, involving heroism). |
Survived by: |
Kelly, Jade, Justin, and Devon - Children
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Cold Spring,
Stearns County,
MN
USA
Thu. Nov. 29, 2012
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Summary: |
Police Officer Tom Decker was shot and killed as he and his partner performed a welfare check on a man whose family believed was suicidal.
Officers had attempted to make contact with the subject at his apartment but were not successful. They returned to the scene approximately two hours later. As Officer Decker exited his patrol car in an alley behind the apartment, he was ambushed and shot twice with a 20-gauge shotgun. He was fatally wounded despite wearing his vest.
The subject officers had initially attempted to contact was arrested and held in connection with Officer Decker's murder but was later released. One month later a second suspect committed suicide as investigators attempted to question him during the follow up investigation. The gun used to murder Officer Decker was found on property the suspect had access to.
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