Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1918
Add to My HeroesFranklin P. "Frank" Carr
Patrolman Franklin Carr was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had shot and killed a woman the day before. The man got angry and shot her when she refused his unwanted advances. Several officers had him surrounded in a street car when he opened fire killing Patrolman Carr and wounding an innocent bystander in the leg. The other officers beat the suspect to death.
Patrolman Carr was survived by his wife, four children and stepson.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 121
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOne Hundred Years have passed as of today since Franklin Carr was gunned down in pursuit of his duties. His sacrifice must never be forgotten. It is my wish his relatives and descendants will remember him as a man who stood in the Thin Blue Line.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
October 5, 2018
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