Policeman Frank Slaymaker
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 6, 1906

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 844

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 27, 1906
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Policeman Frank Slaymaker was shot and killed after arresting a man and woman for robbing a person in a Chinese restaurant. As Policeman Slaymaker and the couple waited for a wagon the male suspect suddenly produced a revolver and shot him in the lung at the corner of 9th Street and Wood Street. The suspect fled but was quickly apprehended.

The suspect, age 18, was convicted of Policeman Slaymaker's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison October 9, 1906.

Policeman Slaymaker succumbed to his wounds 10 days later.