Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Fred Eckles was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at an apartment at 8051 South Maryland Avenue at 8 pm. Officer Eckles was one of several officers assigned to execute a narcotics warrant. He and his partner announced their office and that they had a warrant. There was no response, and the officers forcibly entered the premises. Upon entry, a gun battle ensued with three armed offenders. Officer Eckles was shot several times during the exchange. Officer Eckles succumbed to his injuries a few hours later. Officer Eckles had served with the Chicago Police Department for over ten years.
Survivors
He is survived by his five sons, two daughters, a sister, and two grandsons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Eckles gave the Chicago Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Eckles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Fred Eckles, Jr. 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. Fred Eckles, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Fred Eckles, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred Eckles, Jr. is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred Eckles, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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