GEORGE W FRAZIER

Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 52-W: 1
Department: Kingsport, Tennessee, P.D.
End of Watch: May 30, 1938
Cause: PHYS
Age: 60
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Officer Frazier died of a heart attack after being engaged in a gun battle which took the life of Sullivan County Constable Bruce Barker. Patrolman Frazier and Constable Barker were attempting to take a fugitive into custody when a gun battle ensued. Constable Barker was shot and killed by the fugitive. Patrolman Frazier was shot in the face and abdomen and suffered a fatal heart attack while being treated for his injuries in the hospital. The suspect was arrested and charged with first degree murder.
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