Bruno H. Frederick
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Patrolman

Bruno H. Frederick

Chicago Police Department — Chicago, IL
Felonious
End of Watch December 6, 1916
Badge 4813
Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Bruno H. Frederick was shot and killed by an unruly mob. When Officer Frederick tried to close a dance hall, near the Chicago Commons, a crowd attacked him. Officer Frederick was beaten and shot in the melee. He died as a result of his injuries. A man was charged and convicted of Patrolman Frederick's murder. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Frederick served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Frederick.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Chicago, Cook County, IL
Platform Identity cpd.cook.il.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch December 6, 1916
Badge Number 4813
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Bruno is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.

34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

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When

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

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Chicago Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Bruno among them.

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Patrolman Bruno H. Frederick

Chicago Police Department · End of Watch December 6, 1916

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