Police Officer Frank H. Kohring

Police Officer Frank H. Kohring | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
Police Officer Frank H. Kohring

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, February 17, 1926

Add to My Heroes

Frank H. Kohring

Police Officer Frank Kohring succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when he was kicked by a drunk man he was attempted to arrest near Cass Street and 18th Street.

During the arrest the suspect kicked him several times in the legs. After several days Officer Kohring's legs began to swell which ultimately led to his death. Officer Kohring's autopsy revealed that he contracted aortic stenosis, leading to his death. The suspect was convicted of public drunkenness and fined five dollars.

Bio

  • Age 66
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Not available
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Fined $5.00

DIP

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

Five dollars for killing a police officer. Very tragic and certainly for the Kohring family very demeaning. Rest in peace Officer Kohring your bravery and honor won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 6, 2018

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths