Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1927
John A. Franken
Patrolman John Franken died three days after he was shot when he and another officer responded to a report of a man shooting two other men and a woman on Kenyon Avenue.
The suspect was apprehended and setenced to death for Patrolman Franken's memorial. He was executed in the electric chair at the Ohio State Penitentiary on November 30, 1928.
Patrolman Franken had been with the agency for nearly 20 years and was buried at Saint Joseph Old Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 19 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, July 4, 1927
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed in 1928
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View all 7 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John A. Franken of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
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