Roll of Honor
Incident
Merchant Policeman Fredrick Samp was shot and killed as he tried to arrest two men suspected of stealing an automobile.
The subject, 28, who shot him was arrested in Peoria, Illinois, on February 5, 1936. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. His accomplice was acquitted in November of 1935.
Merchant Policeman Fredrick Samp was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Merchant Policeman Fredrick Samp was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Merchant Policeman Samp served with the Beloit Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Beloit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Merchant Policeman Samp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Merchant Policeman Fredrick Theodore Samp is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Beloit Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Fredrick Theodore Samp's cause is highlighted.
How Fredrick Theodore Samp Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fredrick Theodore Samp is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fredrick Theodore Samp was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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