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Officer Frank McKissack, a 31-year-old member of the Huntsville Police Department in Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty on May 26, 1916. He was fatally shot while attempting to stop two boys who were trying to hop on an outbound train near the Huntsville Depot at around 2:20 a.m.
During the incident, one of the suspects opened fire on Officer McKissack and his partner, striking McKissack in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, McKissack managed to return fire and wound the ...Read More
During the incident, one of the suspects opened fire on Officer McKissack and his partner, striking McKissack in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, McKissack managed to return fire and wound the ...Read More
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Frank McKissack
Male
White / Caucasian
Huntsville
AL
1916-05-26
31
Frank
McKissack
Yes
11/15/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Officer Frank McKissack's case still resonates deeply with the Huntsville community, over a century ... ...Read More
04/21/2023
04/21/2023
Has anyone else found it really touching how the Huntsville community continues to honor Officer Fra... ...Read More
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
