Roll of Honor
Incident
Captain Frank Griswold was shot and killed when he and a detective responded to a report of a burglary at a shoe store at 228 North Main Street.
As they entered the store the suspects inside opened fire, killing Captain Griswold and wounding the detective.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Griswold served with the Wichita Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wichita community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Griswold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Captain Frank W. Griswold 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Wichita Police Department, 15 of 24 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank W. Griswold's cause is highlighted.
How Frank W. Griswold Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank W. Griswold is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank W. Griswold was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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