Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Perry Frost was shot and killed as he and his partner investigated a suspicious automobile. They noticed that lights were on at a nearby tavern at 1645 St. Louis Avenue and went to investigate why it was open. Unbeknownst to the detectives, three men were in the process of robbing the tavern's patrons. As the detectives approached, the lookout opened fire on them and were joined by the other suspects inside. The detectives returned fire at the suspects. Detective Frost emptied his revolver and had fired four more shots after reloading when he was struck in the chest and head. His partner ran after the suspects in a running gunfight but could not catch them. The three suspects were apprehended the next day. Two were convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years each. They were both denied parole in 1930. The third suspect was acquitted.
Survivors
Detective Frost was survived by his wife and two stepdaughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Frost served with the East St. Louis Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the East St. Louis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Frost.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Perry V. Frost 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 East St. Louis Police Department, 18 of 22 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 81.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Perry V. Frost's cause is highlighted.
How Perry V. Frost Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Perry V. Frost is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Perry V. Frost was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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