City Marshal Frank Lacost Abell, Uniontown Police Department, Kentucky

City Marshal Frank Lacost Abell

Uniontown Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, February 16, 1929

Frank Lacost Abell

City Marshal Frank Abell was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a subject.

Another citizen had sworn out the warrant alleging the subject had committed a minor offense. Marshal Abell located the man at his home and told him to accompany him to jail. The subject initially cooperated but then told Marshal Abell to go ahead and he would meet him at the jail.

As Marshall Abell took the man by the arm the man pulled out a handgun and shot him. Marshal Abell was taken to his sister's home where he died a short time later.

The subject fled to the Union County Fairgrounds where he was arrested by a posse a short time later. He was taken to the jail in Owensboro to prevent him from being lynched.

Marshal Abell had only served as city marshal for eight months. He was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

arrest, warrant service

Most Recent Reflection

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 1, 2018