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Thomas T. Wood
Cold Case · Open
THOMAS T. WOOD
On October 23, 2006, Maywood Police Officer Thomas T. Wood was shot multiple times in the chest and head while sitting in his marked patrol SUV near 6th Avenue and Erie Street in Maywood, Illinois. The unknown assailant used a .380 caliber pistol. Wood, 37, had served with the Maywood Police Department since 1997 and was survived by his wife and five children. The case remains unsolved.
Maywood, Illinois
🏛️ Maywood Police Department / FBI Chicago
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Case Summary
On October 23, 2006, Maywood Police Officer Thomas T. Wood was shot multiple times in the chest and head while sitting in his marked patrol SUV near 6th Avenue and Erie Street in Maywood, Illinois. The unknown assailant used a .380 caliber pistol. Wood, 37, had served with the Maywood Police Department since 1997 and was survived by his wife and five children. The case remains unsolved.
Timeline of Events
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1997-10-06
Officer Wood enters duty
Thomas T. Wood entered on duty with the Maywood Police Department
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2006-10-23
Officer Wood murdered
Officer Thomas T. Wood was shot multiple times in the chest and head by an unknown assailant while sitting in his marked patrol SUV near 6th Avenue and Erie Street in Maywood, Illinois. He subsequently died of his wounds. The weapon used was believed to be a .380 caliber pistol.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Weapon: .380 caliber pistol
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suspect
Lead #2Unknown assailant who shot Officer Wood
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vehicle
Lead #3Marked patrol SUV where Officer Wood was sitting during the shooting
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:476
Started:October 6, 1997
Last Updated:April 26, 2026