Delta County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, June 20, 1923
Add to My HeroesFrank Curran
Deputy Sheriff Frank Curran was shot and killed by an escapee from Marquette Prison.
The inmate, serving a life sentence for murder, had escaped four days earlier after he seized a guard's revolver. Deputy Curran, along with a posse of more than one hundred officers and men, were searching a swamp near Maple Ridge when the suspect opened fire, killing him and wounding a state police lieutenant.
The subject was shot and killed after being located by the posse four days later.
Deputy Curran was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Curran,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delta County.
R.I.P.
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