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Albert Marshall Franklin - Jan. 30, 1926 -
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Resided:
MO, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 30, 1926
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Springfield Police Dept. MO
MO
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Detective
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
20 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MO
USA
Sat. Jan. 30, 1926
Summary:
Detective Franklin was shot and killed by a 21 year old man who was barricaded in his home on Hovey Street and who was firing sniper-style at people outside. In addition to murdering Detective Franklin, the suspect also killed one citizen and wounded three others. After a four hour exchange of gunfire with the man police stormed the home and took the suspect into custody.
Detective Franklin had been with the agency for over 20 years and was survived by his wife and children.
