Roll of Honor
David Freed
Incident
Auxiliary Sergeant Freed was killed after being hit over the head with his nightstick. Sergeant Freed and his partner were in their patrol car at 72nd Street and East Drive in Central Park when a nude man approached their vehicle from the rear, opened the door, and took Sergeant Freed's nightstick. Sergeant Freed and his partner exited their vehicle to arrest the suspect but were attacked with the nightstick. Sergeant Freed's partner received a laceration to the head and was treated. Sergeant Freed died as a result of the wounds inflicted on him. The suspect was arrested when backup officers arrived on the scene. The 18-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on March 24, 1992. Sergeant Freed had been with the New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section for two years and had received two merit citations and five commendations during his tour as a New York City Auxiliary Officer.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancée, an Auxiliary Police Officer, and his parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Sergeant Freed gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Sergeant Freed.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Auxiliary Sergeant David Freed 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section, 7 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Freed's cause is highlighted.
How David Freed Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1992
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Freed is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Freed was killed by officer's nightstick.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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