Officer Franklin W. Pysher, Jr., Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky

Officer Franklin W. Pysher, Jr.

Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, January 10, 1989

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Franklin W. Pysher, Jr.

Officer Frank Pysher was shot and killed at the interchange of I-265 and Smyrna Road after responding to a call of a man walking on the highway with a gun.

Officer Pysher located the man and rolled down his window to speak with him around 12:30 p.m. The man was known to Officer Pysher, who had dealt with him on several occasions. The suspect fired his rifle twice, hitting Officer Pysher in the head. Officer Pysher's patrol vehicle continued driving, crossing into oncoming traffic and hitting a guardrail. He was transported to Humana Hospital- University of Louisville, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect was arrested but was found incompetent to stand trial and sent to a state mental institution.

Officer Pysher was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for over 17 years. His father and three brothers all served in law enforcement. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, stepdaughter, and grandchild.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Found incompetent to stand trial

EDP, weapons violation

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Officer Pysher,
On today, the 36th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 10, 2025