Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Unger was shot and killed by a suspect near the intersection of Park Avenue and Preston Street who was wanted for stealing money from two cabs. The suspect was shot to death by other policemen. Officer Unger had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Unger gave the Baltimore City Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baltimore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Unger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Fred Ruhl Unger is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In MD, 195 of 377 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.7% of this state's fallen. That is 51.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Baltimore Police Department, 80 of 151 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Fred Ruhl Unger's cause is highlighted.
How Fred Ruhl Unger Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred Ruhl Unger is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred Ruhl Unger was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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