Constable Franklin G. Dix, Gates Police Department, New York

Constable Franklin G. Dix

Gates Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, November 15, 1932

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Franklin G. Dix

Constable Franklin Dix succumbed to an accidental gunshot wound sustained the previous day.

He was attending the town board meeting, at Wegman Road and Buffalo Road, when his pistol fell from its holster as he bent over. The pistol discharged when it struck the ground. The round struck Constable Dix in the abdomen, causing a serious sound. He was taken to a local hospital where he died the following day.

Constable Dix had served with the Gates Police Department for two years. He was also a member of the Gates-Chili Volunteer Fire Department. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and two sisters.

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Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Incident Date Monday, November 14, 1932

accidental discharge

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Constable Dix,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gates. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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November 15, 2022