Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Morris Friedman was killed in a shootout with a gunman at N. Clark Street and W. Hubbard Street. He and two other detectives motioned for a vehicle to stop. Instead, the vehicle fled and the detectives pursued it. They were able to stop the vehicle and one of the suspects fled the scene on foot. As Detective Friedman chased him he drew a .32 caliber handgun and a .38 caliber handgun and opened fire. Detective Friedman was struck in the stomach. One of the other detectives then exchanged shots with the shooter, killing him. Detective Friedman was assigned to the Robbery Detail and served 17 years with the Chicago Police Department. He received several creditable mentions throughout his career.
Survivors
Detective Friedman is survived by his wife and two sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Friedman gave the Chicago Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Friedman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Morris Friedman 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 Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Morris Friedman's cause is highlighted.
How Morris Friedman Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Morris Friedman is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Morris Friedman was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
Incident Location
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