Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Moore was shot and killed as he and another deputy searched a home for a murder suspect. One of the occupants of the home opened fire on the two deputies, killing Deputy Moore. The other deputy was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Deputy Moore was survived by his wife and six children.
Survivors
Deputy Moore was survived by his wife and six children.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Moore served with the Unicoi County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Erwin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Frank Moore is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Unicoi County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Moore's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Moore Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Moore is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Moore was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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