Frank A Bass

Murdered

Officer Frank A. Bass, a 38-year-old member of the Decatur Police Department in Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty on September 7, 1918. The incident occurred at the intersection of Bank Street and Pond Street, which is now part of modern-day Route 72.

On that day, Officer Bass was approached by a woman who reported that a man had been harassing her. Bass subsequently spoke to the man and attempted to arrest him. However, the situation escalated when the man attacked Officer Bas ...Read More

Officer Frank A. Bass