Roll of Honor
Fred Louis Klenk
Incident
Patrolman Fred Klenk succumbed to injuries sustained on November 23rd, 1935, when he was struck by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the railroad crossing at Spring Grove Avenue and Vine Street in St. Bernard, Ohio. The driver fled the scene but was arrested several hours later. Patrolman Klenk suffered a compound fracture of the leg. Complications developed and he underwent several operations. He remained hospitalized from the time of the incident until his death. A witness took down the license number of the car and notified the police. The driver was arrested and fined $75.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Klenk served with the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Klenk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Fred Louis Klenk 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 Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Fred Louis Klenk's cause is highlighted.
How Fred Louis Klenk Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested and fined $75
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred Louis Klenk is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred Louis Klenk was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
