Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Frank Ury was shot and killed while attempting to serve a subpoena on a subject for failing to pay rent. The subject then shot and killed Deputy Sheriff Fred Certain after barricading himself inside of his home.
The 67-year-old retired doctor, who pleaded insanity, was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on December 6, 1942.
Constable Ury had served with the Grant County Constable's Office for 18 years.
Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 14th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Ury gave the Grant County Constable's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Ury.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Frank O. Ury 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 IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank O. Ury's cause is highlighted.
How Frank O. Ury Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank O. Ury is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank O. Ury was killed by shotgun.