Special Deputy Marshal Frank Edward McKnight

Special Deputy Marshal Frank Edward McKnight

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Frank Edward McKnight

Special Deputy Marshal Frank McKnight succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a transit bus outside of the U.S. District Courthouse in Providence, Rhode Island.

He was on duty and using a crosswalk between the courthouse and the John O. Pastore Building when the bus attempted a left turn and struck him. He was transported Rhode Island Hospital where succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Marshal was a Rhode Island National Guard veteran and had served with the United States Marshals Service as a court security officer for 13 years. He had previously retired from the North Kingstown Police Department as a lieutenant with 25 years of service.

Bio

Age 69
Tour 38 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Location Rhode Island
Incident Date Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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Special Deputy Marshal McKnight,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the RIARNG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 29, 2024