Deputy U.S. Marshal Roy L. Frakes

Deputy U.S. Marshal Roy L. Frakes

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, July 20, 1992

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Roy L. Frakes

Deputy Marshal Roy Frakes and Special Deputy Marshal Harry Belluomini were shot and killed by a prisoner who was attempting to escape from the Everett M. Dirkson U.S. Courthouse at 219 South Dearborn Street in Chicago, Illinois.

The prisoner had removed his handcuffs with a smuggled key, assaulted a guard in the basement of the courthouse, and took her revolver. As he attempted to escape from the basement, he encountered Deputy Marshal Frakes and shot him twice.

Special Deputy Marshal Belluomini then confronted the prisoner, and the two exchanged gunfire. Special Deputy Marshal Belluomini was mortally wounded, and the suspect was seriously wounded. The man then committed suicide.

The prisoner who smuggled the handcuff key to the shooter was convicted of perjury and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Deputy Marshal Frakes had served with the Marshals Service for one year. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Illinois
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Committed suicide

escape attempt, attending court

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On this sad anniversary I remember Roy and Harry as heroes, because of their actions on July 20, 1992, lives were saved. Roy was at the beginning of his career, he was the epitome of what a deputy U.S. Marshal should be, strong, smart, fair and confident. He would have been a future leader in the Marshals Service!

Harry Belluomini was near the end of long and distinguished career as a Chicago Police Officer, he was truly the definition of “Old School”. Harry was above all a loving husband and father.

Both Bill and Harry, who were at different points of their career gave their lives for others. I know God welcomed both with open arms and I know they are standing guard at the gates of heaven to welcome all who enter!

Jim Smith
U.S. Marshals ret

July 20, 2024