Benson Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, May 9, 1911
Add to My HeroesFrank Eugene Trask
Constable Frank Trask was shot and killed by a hobo in the town's railroad yard. Constable Trask managed to return fire seriously wounding his assailant. He recovered from his wound and was charged with murder.
Constable Trask was survived by his son. His wife and daughter preceded him in death.
Constable Trask's son, Inspector Clarence Trask Sr., was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 8th, 1947, in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, while serving with the United States Customs Service.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
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