Quincy Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 19, 1964
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: February 19, 1964
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Frank Howell suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after a foot pursuit of a juvenile suspect.
The suspect was wanted for stealing a vehicle. Officer Howell collapsed shortly after returning to the police station.
Officer Howell had served with the Quincy Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons and daughter.