Deputy Sheriff Frank M. Morrison
Hardin County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 1899
Add to My HeroesFrank M. Morrison
Deputy Sheriff Frank Morrison was shot and killed by a farmer, near Kenton, after he arrived at the man's home to arrest him on a charge of stealing clover seed.
The man met the sheriff with his double barrel shotgun. When Sheriff Morrison announced the purpose of his visit, the farmer pulled the trigger, killing Sheriff Morrison instantly. He then placed the other barrel against his own head and killed himself.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsThis account does not match the findings in the Union County coroner's report. It is held by the Union County Records Center & Archives. The perpetrator used a .38 caliber pistol on himself.
Michael L Benson
May 18, 2023
