Decatur Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, September 7, 1918
Add to My HeroesFrank A. Bass
Officer Frank Bass was shot and killed with his own service weapon at the intersection of Bank Street and Pond Street (modern-day Route 72) while attempting to arrest a man for causing a disturbance.
He was standing on the street when a woman approached him and said a man had been harassing her. Officer Bass spoke to the man and then attempted to arrest him. The man attacked him with a razor, slicing he leg and knocking him down. The man was then able to disarm Officer Bass and fatally shot him as he lay on the ground.
The man was arrested several days later. He was convicted of Officer Bass' murder and subsequently executed by hanging on October 30th, 1918.
Officer Bass was survived by his wife and two siblings.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Executed in 1918
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsTo fully pay tribute to the heroes of today, we first need to remember those who came before them and who died in the line of duty for it is those heroes who were the standard bearers. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101st anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
September 6, 2019
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