Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, September 30, 1927
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 480
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 30, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 40 years
Officer Frahm was shot and killed during an escape attempt while leading a prisoner through a tunnel connecting the jail and court building.
The 34-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years.
Officer Frahm had served with the Detroit Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.