FD
Frank Daw
1935
Frank R. Daw.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Chief Frank Daw was shot and killed after confronting a suspect who had just committed an armed robbery. His murderer was removed from the Siskiyou County Jail by an angry mob and lynched. A second subject was sentenced to life in prison. Chief Daw had previously served with the United States Navy and was survived by his wife and three children. He is buried at Dunsmuir City Cemetery in Dunsmuir, California.
Survivors
Chief Daw had previously served with the United States Navy and was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
Also Served
Dunsmuir Police Department
Chief of Police
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