Two days after Thompson's murder, Sarath issued a press release suggesting his Protector app could be a solution to "keep us safe" where law enforcement cannot.
AN APP, dubbed 'Uber with guns', for giving users access to on-demand bodyguards has shot through the Apple App Store chart.
The platform lets wealthy users book armed guards, made up of a crew of either active duty or former military or law enforcement officers, for at least five hours.
Protector, which launched late last year, is now the third highest ranking free iOS app after going viral online.
The app is the brainchild of former Meta designer Nick Sarath, who founded Protector alongside Patrol.
