Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Clarence Frueh was shot and killed after arresting a tramp at the Illinois Central depot.
After murdering the officer, the suspect attempted to escape on his motorcycle but was killed when he crashed into a curb.
Patrolman Frueh had served with the Freeport Police Department for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Frueh gave the Freeport Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Freeport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Frueh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Clarence Frueh 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence Frueh's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Frueh Compares
Offender Outcome
Killed in accident
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Frueh is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Frueh was killed by gun; unknown type.