ALBERT JOHNSON FRANKLIN

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 32-E: 31
Department: Metcalfe County, Kentucky, S.O.
End of Watch: November 1, 1913
Cause: SHOT
Age: 41
Years of Service: Unk
Description: On October 27, 1913, Deputy Sheriff Franklin was shot when he attempted to arrest two suspects who were drinking on the veranda of a hotel. Deputy Franklin returned fire and killed one of the suspects. Deputy Franklin died of his injuries five days later. The second suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
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