North Vernon Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, January 16, 1915
Add to My HeroesFrank McKinsey
Police Officer Frank McKinsey succumbed to wounds he suffered the previous day while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects.
While placing the first suspect under arrest at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot, Officer McKinsey was shot three times and succumbed to his wounds the next day.
The suspects fled the scene and were never apprehended. They were suspected of the murder of Sellersburg Town Marshal John Harris the previous day.
Officer McKinsey had served with the North Vernon Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, January 15, 1915
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Never apprehended
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View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer McKinsey,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of North Vernon. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 16, 2025
