Officer Thomas Graham was shot and killed with his own service weapon after a burglary suspect gained control of his revolver.

   The prisoner was being transported from the scene of a north side business burglary to police headquarters. When they approached the prisoners' elevator in the basement, a physical struggle ensued between the two and Officer Graham was shot in the head.

   He was transported to General Hospital where he died nearly three hours later.

   The 28-year-old suspect fled the scene but was apprehended two days later after police received a tip on where he was hiding. He was arrested on a warrant for murder and initially found mentally incompetent to stand trial.

   Four years later, he was sentenced to life in prison which was reversed. In a new trial he was again found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

   Officer Graham was survived by his wife.

The responsibilities of the Indianapolis Police Department (1854–2006) are now under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.