Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Fred Webber was shot and killed while apprehending a drunk male. Patrolman Webber had responded to a restaurant on Broadway and attempted to arrest the man. The suspect fled, and Patrolman Webber gave chase. A struggle ensued, and both Patrolman Webber and the suspect were shot as fellow officers arrived on the scene. Investigations found that the fatal round may have been fired by another officer, but it could not be proven. The suspect was charged with shooting with intent to kill and served one year in prison. Patrolman Webber had served with the Lorain Police Department for over five years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. Patrolman Webber was Lorain Police Department's first officer killed in the line of duty.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Webber gave the Lorain Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lorain community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Webber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Fredrick Webber 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lorain Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Fredrick Webber's cause is highlighted.
How Fredrick Webber Compares
Offender Outcome
Served one year
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fredrick Webber is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fredrick Webber was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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