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New Hero Search Francis J. Shannon ("Frank")
- Mar. 29, 1963 -
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Newark NJ Police Dept. Patch
Resided: NJ, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 29, 1963
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Newark Police Dept. - NJ
480 Clinton Avenue  
Newark, NJ   07108   USA
(973)733-6000
County: Essex
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 510
On The Job: 4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NJ   USA   Fri. Mar. 29, 1963
Summary: Police Officer Frank Shannon was shot and killed by a man who was fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident. Officer Shannon was off duty when he heard the collision and went to investigate. When he asked the occupants of the car if they were okay they ran from the scene. Officer Shannon gave chase and caught the male subject but was knocked down by the man. The suspect then grabbed Officer Shannon's service weapon and shot him four times as he lay on the ground.

The suspect fled the scene but was arrested a short time later and charged with murder. The vehicle involved in the hit-and-rund turned out to be stolen. Officer Shannon was shot at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and North 4th Street, across the street from his home.

The man who shot him was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Shannon had served with agency for four years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

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