Roll of Honor
Fred F. Lindberg
Incident
Location: Minnesota Weapon: Handgun Offender: Convicted of murder
Special Agent Fred Lindberg was shot and killed in the Cardigan Junction railyard while investigating recent larcenies from trains.
At approximately 11:30 pm other railroad employees heard numerous gunshots and ran to the area, where they located Special Lindberg's body. Eight suspects were arrested following a two-year investigation. Three of the men were convicted of murder and manslaughter charges while the rest were convicted of larceny charges.
Special Agent Lindberg had served with the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Lindberg gave the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Lindberg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent Fred F. Lindberg 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 MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Fred F. Lindberg's cause is highlighted.
How Fred F. Lindberg Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred F. Lindberg is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred F. Lindberg was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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