Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Frank McKissack was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to stop two boys attempting to hop on an outbound train near the Huntsville Depot at 2:20 a.m. One of the suspects opened fire on the officers, striking Officer McKissack in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer McKissack was able to open fire and wounded the shooter. The 17-year-old was taken into custody by Officer McKissack's partner. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned by Governor B. M. Miller on October 22, 1932.
Survivors
Officer McKissack was survived by his wife and 7-month-old daughter.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer McKissack gave the Huntsville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer McKissack.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Frank McKissack is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Huntsville Police Department, 7 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank McKissack's cause is highlighted.
How Frank McKissack Compares
Offender Outcome
Pardoned in 1932
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank McKissack is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank McKissack was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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