Honoring

Police Officer Henry Franklin

Sikeston Department of Public Safety (Missouri)

EOW: Oct. 6, 2025 | Age: 41 | Tour: 12 Years

Police Officer Henry Franklin was shot and killed while serving a warrant with his tactical team on County Road 408 in Mississippi County at approximately 7:30 p.m. On Monday evening, Officer Franklin and his tactical team were called to assist with serving a warrant linked to a homicide investigation from earlier that day. When the team arrived at the home of the suspect and attempted to make contact, the man fired at the officers from inside the house, killing Officer Franklin, and continued to fire. The suspect remained barricaded in the home for five hours and was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officer Franklin was a United States National Guard veteran and had served with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for over 12 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Honoring

Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley

Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office (Louisiana)

EOW: Oct. 6, 2025 | Age: 33 | Tour: 6 Years

Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley was shot and killed while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse at 58050 Merram Street in Plaquemine. Around 8:00 p.m., Deputy Riley and a detective were interrogating a man as part of a sexual assault investigation. When they attempted to place the man under arrest, a struggle ensued. The suspect grabbed a gun and began firing. He shot both deputies before one of the deputies returned fire. Both deputies were transported to a hospital, where Deputy Riley succumbed to his wounds. The other deputy is in critical condition. The suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital. Deputy Riley was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Department for six years. He previously served with the Gonzales Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.