Police Officer Henry Franklin, age 41

You can post a photo of Police.

Lost to gun violence on October 6, 2025 in Bertrand, Missouri.

Officer Franklin was a United States National Guard veteran and had served with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for over 12 years. Police Officer Franklin was a member of the Sikeston DPS Tactical Team. Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

News sources:

Also killed was:

222 candles have been lit for Police.
Light a candle for Police.

The people with the most candles in the past 24 hours are featured on our homepage.

Ask your friends to light a candle or come back tomorrow to light another candle for Police.
about losing someone to gun violence:

Other nearby fatal shootings:

155,439 gun violence victims and counting.