Police Officer Frank Powley, Pontiac Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Frank Powley

Pontiac Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, August 7, 1926

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Frank Powley

Police Officer Frank Powley was shot and killed by a prisoner escaping from the Pontiac Police headquarters.

He and another man had just been arrested by another officer. The officer walked them to the police headquarters without searching them or handcuffing them. As they approached the booking desk one of the men drew a concealed gun and shot Officer Powley in the abdomen, mortally wounding him. Officer Powley succumbed to his wounds two days later.

The 22-year-old subject was sentenced to life at hard labor. He was paroled in 1945.

Officer Powley was a WWI veteran and had served with the Pontiac Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, August 5, 1926
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1945

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Thank you for your service back in 1926 it had to been really being tough being a police officer and you had to be a very strong-minded man your service is never forgotten your sacrifices for always be legendary and you'll always be known for your bravery and wisdom and taking the courage every day to go to work sacrificing your life to save others You're real patriotage to your community and your fellow officers that were your friends and your comrades at your side you'll never be forgotten. Distinguished service and the things you have done to protect others

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January 30, 2025