Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Thursday, May 17, 2007
Add to My HeroesFrank Fabiano, Jr.
Deputy Frank Fabiano was shot during a vehicle stop in the town of Somers.
Deputy Fabiano had stopped a vehicle near the University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus in a subdivision just south of Highway E and east of Highway 31 at about 11:37 pm, when he was shot. A University of Wisconsin-Parkside police officer who was serving as a backup officer reported the shooting and returned fire. Deputy Fabiano was transported to St. Catherine's Hospital by the Somers fire department where he died from his injuries about 5:00 am.
After the shooting, the suspect, 44, fled into the woods and after an intense three-hour manhunt, he was captured about 15 blocks from the scene of the shooting at an apartment complex. The suspect was an illegal immigrant. The suspect was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment with no chance of parole.
Deputy Fabiano had served with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department for 18 years. He had also served his country as a US Marine. He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 147
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 16, 2007
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 377 ReflectionsFrank ... I am sorry that I haven’t posted much here but have on Facebook. I am not sure if you would be a regular on it or not but you never know. I really still have a hard time during these two months of April and May. It was Joe first, then you and mom. Now you know that dad is with you guys as well. You all left at the same time....between April and May. I just feel so lost because you and everyone are not here. I have been trying to let things go but still remember the better times, but it doesn’t happen to much. Like the doctor and everyone else that say things get better but it’s taking to long lol. I don’t think it will ever leave me but I do have memories of us growing up and fighting like crazy. Mom would say we fought because you never let me have my way. It’s possible and I will say that statement was true. I could go on and on about things but I just wanted to say that I miss you and I will always remember you. Take care of everyone and know that I love you all.
Debbie Fabiano
Sistet
May 18, 2021
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jacob Candanoza
Terrell Police Department, TX
EOW: December 9, 2024
Detective Allan Reddins
Oak Park Police Department, IL
EOW: November 29, 2024
Police Officer Jesse Branch
Red Lake Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: November 27, 2024
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Love
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Homeland Security Investigations, US
EOW: October 19, 2024
Police Officer Cooper Dawson
Greenville Police Department, TX
EOW: November 26, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ignacio "Dan" Diaz
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 25, 2024
Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, TX
EOW: November 22, 2024
Major Michelle Lynn Quintero
Madison County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 27, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller, Jr.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024