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Officer Frank Kong was shot to death by two prisoners escaping from the Maui County jail. Officer Kong was lured into their cell, claiming that their toilet was broken, where one of the prisoners shot him in the head. It was five hours later when Officer Kong's body was found, and the prisoners had escaped in a prison vehicle. One prisoner was quickly captured. It was later discovered that a door had mistakenly been left unlocked that led to an area where weapons were kept. The prisoners had stolen three pistols. Officer Kong's killer was found in a church, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was awaiting trial for murder. He had raped and strangled a 25-year-old mother. The other 34-year-old prisoner was in jail charged with forgery. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. Officer Kong had served with the Maui County Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and four sons. One son was serving at the Mauiolice Department at the time. Two of his grandchildren went on to serve in law enforcement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Kong gave the Maui County Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wailuku community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Kong.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Maui County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 32 officers killed feloniously in HI, 49.2% of the 65 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1952, 1 officer at Maui County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1952, 1 officer in HI was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1963, with 2.
In 1952, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1952, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 50. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Maui County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 50; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Frank was 50. Of the 31 killed feloniously in HI whose age is recorded, half were between 32.5 and 47; the middle age was 40. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 50. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Maui County Police Department; August holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
July holds 12.5% of these deaths in HI; November holds the most, 12.5%. Fridays: 15.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Maui County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 49.2% of all 65 deaths in HI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 18.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Maui County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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