Police Officer Frank McKinsey, North Vernon Police Department, Indiana

Police Officer Frank McKinsey

North Vernon Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Saturday, January 16, 1915

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Frank 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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Officer 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