Special Deputy Marshal Frank Edward McKnight

Special Deputy Marshal Frank Edward McKnight

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Frank Edward McKnight

Special Deputy Marshal Frank McKnight succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a transit bus outside of the U.S. District Courthouse in Providence, Rhode Island.

He was on duty and using a crosswalk between the courthouse and the John O. Pastore Building when the bus attempted a left turn and struck him. He was transported Rhode Island Hospital where succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Marshal was a Rhode Island National Guard veteran and had served with the United States Marshals Service as a court security officer for 13 years. He had previously retired from the North Kingstown Police Department as a lieutenant with 25 years of service.

Bio

  • Age 69
  • Tour 38 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Location Rhode Island
  • Incident Date Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Rest in peace Special Deputy Marshal McKnight.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 23, 2023

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