Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Frank Colclough was shot and killed during the robbery of a saloon. He was inside the saloon discussing the robbery of another nearby saloon with the owner when two masked men entered and announced a robbery. Marshal Colclough drew his weapon and exchanged shots with the two suspects. Despite being mortally wounded he was able to shoot and kill one of the suspects. The other suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. Marshal Colclough had served with the Midvale Police Department for only seven months. He was survived by his wife and three daughters. One of his daughters was engaged to Midvale Officer William Nelson, who was shot and killed in the line of duty four months later.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Colclough served with the Midvale Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Midvale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Colclough.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Francis Allen "Frank" Colclough is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 officers honored here.
In UT, 84 of 138 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Midvale Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Francis Allen "Frank" Colclough's cause is highlighted.
How Francis Allen "Frank" Colclough Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Francis Allen "Frank" Colclough is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Francis Allen "Frank" Colclough was killed by handgun.
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