Other Events:

• Race: White
• _DCAUSE: manner of death was homicide. Cause was internal hemorrhage of the left common iliac artery due to a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
• Occupation: Between Dec 1929 and Dec 1930, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA; patrolman for the Madison Police Department.
• Residence: 30 Dec 1930, Indiana, USA; Age: 42

Notes:

"Patrolman Frank Knoebel was shot and killed while questioning a burglary suspect in the basement of the Odd Fellows Hall on Mulberry Street. Upon his arrival, the janitor led Patrolman Knoebel to a man sitting in a chair near the furnace. Chief Stewart soon arrived and advised him to stall the suspect while he went to get a witness to identify him. Soon afterward, the suspect tried to flee and during a struggle, the suspect pulled a gun and fired two shots, striking Patrolman Knoebel in the abdomen. Patrolman Knoebel was able to get the gun away from the suspect and climb a flight of stairs to block the exit, while the janitor subdued the suspect until Chief Stewart returned and took him into custody. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but his sentence was later commuted. The offender was released from prison in 1949 and has since died. Patrolman Knoebel had served with the Madison Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and son."


Died:
King's Daughter's Hospital; See Notes from "Officer Down Memorial"; Age: 42

Frank married Rosa May James 12 Jun 1913, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA. Rosa (daughter of Lucian G James and Mannie N Nester) was born 1 Jun 1895, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA; died 22 Nov 1915, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. James Franklin Knoebel was born 16 Nov 1915, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA; died 6 May 1993, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.

George — Anna Mott. [Group Sheet]