FRANK HAMILTON

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 41-E: 27
Department: Riverside County, California, S.O.
End of Watch: April 9, 1895
Cause: SHOT
Age: 34
Years of Service: 4
Description: Deputy Sheriff Hamilton was shot by a suspect who had threatened him. Deputy Hamilton greeted a man who responded with racial epithet. Strong words were exchanged and Deputy Hamilton left the saloon. The suspect retrieved a revolver and went in search of Deputy Hamilton. The suspect located Deputy Hamilton in an alleyway and shot him twice. Deputy Hamilton died of his injuries the next day.
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