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John Louis Francisco Sr.

Died August 16, 1982

John Louis Francisco Sr. served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Captain John Francisco succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while responding to a backup call about a domestic dispute at a motel. A Deputy Sheriff, who was Captain Francisco's son, responded to a domestic disturbance call between a man and a woman. As the Deputy attempted to break up the fight, the man took his handgun and shot him in the stomach. Captain Francisco heard the radio call for backup and arrived at the scene. He was shot as soon as he exited his vehicle. Both officers were transported to the Doctors Hospital, where Captain Francisco succumbed to his wounds 13 days later. The subject was arrested, but there is no other information available. Captain Francisco was a United States World War II Navy and Korean War Army veteran who served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 37 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Richmond County Sheriff's Department
Captain
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 46-E · Line 8 cut as JOHN L FRANCISCO
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Captain Francisco gave the Richmond County Sheriff's Office 37 years.

Thank you for your service to the Augusta community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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