Patrolman M. Jerome "Jerry" Franklin

M. Jerome "Jerry" Franklin

Patrolman Jerry Franklin was shot and killed at 0100 hours in a cell at the Uvalde police station after he and another officer arrested a juvenile for intoxication and possession of alcohol.

As they placed the boy in a cell he began to resist. Patrolman Franklin's holster and weapon was knocked to the ground during the scuffle. The boy was then able to gain control of the second officer's gun and shot Patrolman Franklin, killing him instantly. The second officer continued to struggle with the suspect but the boy freed himself and ran up the stair.
A dispatcher confronted the suspect and disarmed him. He then placed the boy in an office and then went to check on Patrolman Franklin. The suspect escaped from the office but was returned to the police station by his mother.

The boy was sentenced to six years.


Patrolman Franklin had been employed with the Uvalde Police Department for 2 1/2 years and is survived by his wife, daughter, son, father, two brothers, and two sisters.