Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, November 24, 1917
Add to My HeroesFrank Caswin
Police Officer Frank Caswin was killed when a bomb exploded in the department's Central Police Station.
Officer Caswin had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for two years.
Nine Milwaukee police officers and two civilians were killed when a bomb exploded inside of the Central Police Station at the intersection of Broadway and Oneida Street (modern-day Wells Street).
The bomb had been found in an alley between a church and its adjacent mission house. A church member and citizen brought the bomb to the police station and gave it to Station Keeper Henry Deckert, who took it to the assembly room as roll call was starting.
As the officers examined the device it exploded, killing eight officers inside of the room, one officer in the radio room above the assembly room, and two civilians who were inside of the station.
No suspects were ever identified but it was believed at the time that the bomb had been placed at the church by anarchist sympathizers.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Bomb
- Weapon Explosives; Bomb
- Offender Case never solved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOn behalf of Acting United States Attorney Richard Frohling, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and support staff for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, we honor law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. During National Police Week, the focus is even greater that we never forget the officers and their families.
This year, we recognized the service of Police Officer Frank Caswin. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
United States Attorney's Office
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