Prev
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Frank Mullen was shot and killed at Friar's Point by two men he attempted to arrest on a warrant for a minor offense.
Both suspects were convicted of first-degree murder and hanged on May 22, 1914.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtq1qevsn4rvq396sdfvg- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Frank. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mullen served with the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mullen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Coahoma County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1914, 1 officer in MS was killed feloniously, the 70th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 34. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
Frank was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Frank was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 7.8% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 16.5%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Coahoma County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Coahoma County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
