On a tragic day in Niagara Falls, New York, the life of 44-year-old Casey Frank was cut short. On February 20, 2021, Frank was found with a fatal gunshot wound in the 400 block of Niagara Street. The incident, which occurred in the late afternoon, sent shockwaves through the community and left his family grappling with a sudden and violent loss. Frank, a male resident of Niagara Falls, was remembered by friends and family as a cherished member of his community.
The ensuing investigation
into Frank's death led to the identification of a suspect. Law enforcement officials targeted Wayne Littlerattler Printup, a then 39-year-old resident of Niagara Falls, in connection with the fatal shooting. A coordinated effort between the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Niagara Falls Police Department resulted in Printup's apprehension. He was located in a vehicle on Pine Avenue and taken into custody without incident.
Following his arrest, Wayne Littlerattler Printup was arraigned in Niagara County Court. He faced serious charges, including Murder in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, for his alleged role in the death of Casey Frank. After the arraignment, Printup was remanded to the Niagara County Jail and held without bail, awaiting further legal proceedings. Information regarding the outcome of these proceedings, including any trial, verdict, or sentencing, is not readily available in public online sources.
