Frank McKissack

Murdered
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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
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    Victim Details

    Frank McKissack

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Huntsville

    AL

    1916-05-26

    31

    Frank

    McKissack

    Yes

    12/03/2024

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