Patrol Officer Frank C. Skidmore
New Castle Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 17, 1904

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 17, 1904
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Skidmore was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a suspect for the theft of some chickens. Officer Skidmore arrived at the man's house and informed him he was to be placed under arrest. Hearing this, the suspect shot him.

Officer Skidmore had been with the agency for six weeks and was survived by his wife and child.