[ScanIndiana] EOW: Officer Frank Denzinger

[Jeff Howell]

Deputy Sheriff Frank Denzinger
Floyd County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
End of Watch: Monday, June 18, 2007

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, June 18, 2007
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Deceased

Deputy Frank Denzinger was shot and killed when he and another deputy
responded to a domestic disturbance call in Georgetown, Indiana.

A 15-year-old suspect ambushed both deputies with a high powered rifle as
they arrived at the scene. Deputy Denzinger was transported to University
Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where he succumbed to his wounds. The
Deputy Joel White was also critically wounded in the shooting.

The suspect was found deceased in his home after a standoff lasting several
hours.

Deputy Denzinger was a four-year veteran of the department.  He served
several years previously as a corrections officer for the department.

Agency Contact Information
Floyd County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 1406
New Albany, IN 47151

Phone: (812) 948-5400

Please contact the Floyd County Sheriff's Office for funeral arrangements or
for survivor benefit fund information.