Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Fries was shot and killed when he interrupted the robbery of a service station at the intersection of Broadway and Madison Avenue at 3:00 am. Patrolman Fries had gone to the service station to make his hourly report.
As the two robbers held the attendant at gunpoint, Patrolman Freis walked into the service station. One of the men opened fire on him, mortally wounding him. Patrolman Freis was taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds four hours later.
Patrolman Fries had served with the Venice Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Fries gave the Venice Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Venice community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Fries.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George Fries 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Venice Police Department, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Fries's cause is highlighted.
How George Fries Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Fries is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Fries was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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