Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, July 13, 1943
Add to My HeroesFranklin Augustus Davis, Sr.
Officer Frank Davis and Officer Robert Dunn were shot and killed after responding to a burglary call at 7501 Granby Street at approximately 5:00 am.
When the officers arrived at the scene, they were immediately fired upon as they exited their patrol cars. Both officers returned fire, emptying their revolvers, before being fatally wounded.
The 19-year-old suspect was arrested later in the day by two Navy Shore Patrolmen and a Norfolk police officer. He was convicted of two counts of murder and received two life sentences. He was paroled in 1963.
Officer Davis had served with the Norfolk Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, three sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Paroled in 1963
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Davis. My dad Owen may he and my mother rest in peace served in New York City for thirty-eight faithful years.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 13, 2021
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