Patrolman Francis X. Tierney, Wilmington Police Department, Delaware

Patrolman Francis X. Tierney

Wilmington Police Department, Delaware

End of Watch Saturday, March 6, 1915

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Francis X. Tierney

Patrolman Francis Tierney was shot and killed as he and three other officers attempted to arrest two suspicious men who were attempting to pawn two watches at a business near 6th Street and Market Street.

When the officers arrived the men fled and exchanged shots with the officers. The officers chased the men into a nearby stable where Patrolman Tierney was shot and killed and the other three officers were wounded.

The two suspects were then taken into custody. The suspect who killed him was executed on May 14, 1915.

Patrolman Tierney had served with the Wilmington Police Department for only three months. He was survived by his fiancee.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1915

foot pursuit, suspicious person

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Patrolman Tierney,
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 Wilmington.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 7, 2025