Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, July 7, 1927
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Franken
Patrolman John Franken succumbed to gunshot wounds he received three days earlier 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 sentenced 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 Cincinnati Police Department for nearly 20 years. He was survived by his father and sister.
He was buried at Saint Joseph Old Cemetery.
Kenyon Avenue was demolished for Interstate 71 and Interstate 75 Interchange.
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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John A. Franken of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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