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Incident
Officer Frye was shot and killed at the Furguson warehouse on South College Street by a burglar he surprised stealing chickens. He was on patrol in the early morning hours when he noticed an open door. As he shined his light inside the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Frey several times. He was able to crawl to a nearby store where he received help but later succumbed to his injuries. On June 17, 1933, a man police arrested in the 800 block of Oliver Street, confessed to the murder. The suspect, who said he was forced to confess, was acquitted after two women testified the suspect was working on their farm in New Jersey at the time of the murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Frye served with the Charlotte Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Frye.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Benjamin H. Frye is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Charlotte Police Department, 13 of 18 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Benjamin H. Frye's cause is highlighted.
How Benjamin H. Frye Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Benjamin H. Frye is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Benjamin H. Frye was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
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