Police Officer Frank Albert Miller, Jr.

Police Officer Frank Albert Miller, Jr.

McKeesport Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, November 10, 1993

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Frank Albert Miller, Jr.

Officer Frank Miller was shot and killed with his own gun by a homeless man during a scuffle.

During the fight for his gun, the suspect was shot in the hand, and Officer Miller was shot in the chest, but the round was stopped by his vest. The suspect was able to fire a second shot, striking Officer Miller in the head. The suspect fled to a local bar but was quickly arrested by responding officers who followed a blood trail.

The man was convicted of Officer Miller's murder and sentenced to life without parole in two separate trials.

Officer Miller had only served with the McKeesport Police Department for 6 months. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, and a niece.

He is buried in section K, lot 80c, grave 3 of Twin Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Delmont, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge 229

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer Miller,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McKeesport. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 10, 2023

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