Frank McKissack
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Officer

Frank McKissack

Huntsville Police Department — Huntsville, AL
Felonious
End of Watch May 26, 1916
Age 31
Tour of Duty 3 yrs
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Gender Male

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

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Huntsville, Limestone County, AL
Platform Identity hpd.madison.al.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch May 26, 1916
Tour of Duty 3 yrs
Age 31
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

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.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

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.

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When

May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.

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How

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.

Every cause
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His people

Huntsville Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Frank among them.

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Where

Officer Frank McKissack

Huntsville Police Department · End of Watch May 26, 1916

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-E

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