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Constable Frank Trask was shot and killed at the town's railroad yard while attempting to arrest a man who was stealing a ride on a train at 12:15 am. Constable Trask noticed a man trying to hop on the train without paying. He asked the subject to stop, but he did not. Constable Trask fired at the man who returned fire. Five shots were fired in total. Constable Trask was killed instantly. The subject was seriously wounded but recovered from his wound and was charged with murder. He defended himself by stating that he thought Constable Trask was attempting to rob him. Constable Trask was the Constable of Bisbee and also a Deputy Sheriff. He was survived by his son, daughter, mother, and two sisters. His wife and a daughter preceded him in death. Constable Trask's son, Inspector Clarence Trask Sr., was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 8th, 1947, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, while serving with the United States Customs Service.
Survivors
He was survived by his son, daughter, mother, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Trask served with the Benson Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Benson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Trask.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Frank is the only officer of Benson Police Department remembered here.
Frank is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 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 1911, 4 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 55. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39.
Frank was 55. 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 was 55. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 13.2% of these deaths in AZ, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 15.7%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Benson Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 17.6% 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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