Roll of Honor
Incident
Investigator Maynard was shot and killed while chasing a suspect he had witnessed fire-bombing the federal building in downtown Dyersburg at 0100 hours. The suspect thought he was being watched by the FBI and mistakenly bombed the Social Security Administration's office thinking it was the FBI's office. Investigator Maynard was in plainclothes in an unmarked patrol car when he witnessed the act and gave chase to the suspect. As Investigator Maynard came around the corner in front of the bus station the suspect had already exited his car and was waiting with a high-powered rifle. The suspect opened fire, shooting through the patrol car door and striking Investigator Maynard in the left side. He was able to radio that he had been shot but had died before other officers arrived. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. On October 26, 1976, the suspect, 43, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years. He died in prison from cancer in July of 1983. Investigator Maynard had served with the agency for 6 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his son and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Maynard gave the Dyersburg Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dyersburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Maynard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Investigator Frank Thomas Maynard 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 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 10.6 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 Thomas Maynard's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Thomas Maynard Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Thomas Maynard is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Thomas Maynard was killed by rifle.