Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, September 20, 1904
Add to My HeroesFrank C. McGinnis
Patrolman Frank McGinnis was shot and killed as he was attempting to make an arrest.
At 10:00 p.m., Patrolman McGinnis and another officer spotted a local petty criminal standing next to an ice cream wagon at Fifth and Walnut Streets in Kansas City. As the officers approached the suspect, the suspect shot at Patrolman McGinnis, hitting him several times. The other officer shot the suspect once and hit him with his club when the suspect continued to resist after being shot. Patrolman McGinnis died at the scene. The suspect also died from his injuries.
Patrolman McGinnis was a United States Army Philippine-American War veteran and had served with the Kansas City Police Department for over two years. He was survived by his mother, brother, and two sisters.
He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years, 1 month
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsPatrolman McGinnis,
On today, the 121st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 20, 2025
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