Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Marshal Frank Taylor was shot and killed by a drunken man whom he encountered on College Street.
The man immediately began cursing at Deputy Marshal Taylor who then warned him to use better language or he would be taken to jail. After receiving the warning the man immediately drew a revolver and shot Deputy Marshal Taylor several times, killing him.
The suspect was located several hours later by an angry mob and lynched.
IN HONORE CASORUM Gone, but not forgotten.
Sgt. T. J. Jones Greater Cleveland Transit Poice Department, Ohio April 9th, 2014
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Taylor served with the South Fulton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the South Fulton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Taylor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Marshal Frank Taylor 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 Taylor's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Taylor Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Taylor is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Taylor was killed by handgun.