Officer Frank McKissack
Huntsville Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Friday, May 26, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 26, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Officer Frank McKissack was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to stop two men attempting to hop on an outbound train near the Huntsville Depot.

One of the suspects opened fire on the officers, striking Officer McKissack in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer McKissack was able to open fire and wounded the shooter. The man was taken into custody by Officer McKissack's partner.

Officer McKissack was survived by his wife and 7-month-old daughter.