Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/25/1923
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to 30 years
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Officer George Frame was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspected bootlegger. The suspect had previously threatened to kill Officer Frame if he ever interfered in his bootlegging operation.
When Officer Frame approached the suspect, the man shot him twice, then a third time after the officer had fallen to the ground. The suspect plead guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to only 30 years.
Officer Frame had previously served with the Newport News Police Department. He was survived by his wife.
