South Fulton Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 9, 1902
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 9, 1902
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Marshal Frank Taylor was shot and killed by a drunken man whom he encountered on College Street.
The man immediately began cursing at Deputy Marshal Taylor who then warned him to use better language or he would be taken to jail. After receiving the warning the man immediately drew a revolver and shot Deputy Marshal Taylor several times, killing him.
The suspect was located several hours later by an angry mob and lynched.