Incident
Officer Frank McKissack was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to stop two boys attempting to hop on an outbound train near the Huntsville Depot at 2:20 a.m. One of the suspects opened fire on the officers, striking Officer McKissack in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer McKissack was able to open fire and wounded the shooter. The 17-year-old was taken into custody by Officer McKissack's partner. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned by Governor B. M. Miller on October 22, 1932.
Survivors
Officer McKissack was survived by his wife and 7-month-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer McKissack gave the Huntsville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer McKissack.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Huntsville Police Department has lost 13 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 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, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1916, 1 officer at Huntsville Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1916, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1916, 175 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 31. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Huntsville Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 39; the middle age was 36. Frank had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Frank was 31. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Frank had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Frank was 31. 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 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 31. 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 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 14.3% of these deaths at Huntsville Police Department; December holds the most, 28.6%. Fridays: 28.6%.
May holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Fridays: 14.6%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 53.8% of all 13 deaths at Huntsville Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 42.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Huntsville Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
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William J. Street Oct 8, 1883
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Frank McKissack
May 26, 1916
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Ewell B. Starr
Dec 5, 1953
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Alan S. Logel, Jr.
Nov 19, 1956
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Charles E. Drake, Jr.
Jul 23, 1962
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Preston R. Butler
Jun 3, 1966
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William T. Gaskin
Aug 27, 1968
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Billy Fred Clardy, Jr.
May 3, 1978
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Daniel Howard Golden
Aug 29, 2005
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William Eric Freeman
Dec 15, 2007
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Keith O'Neal Earle
Apr 9, 2018
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Billy Fred Clardy, III
Dec 6, 2019
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Garrett Crumby
Mar 28, 2023
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-E
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