Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer David Friederichsen and Police Officer Nelson Hess were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call. Two minutes after arriving on the scene, the suspect opened fire, striking them both. The suspect was shot and killed by return gunfire. Officer Hess was killed at the scene, and Officer Friederichsen succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital three days later. Officer Friederichsen had served with the Chattanooga Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Friederichsen gave the Chattanooga Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chattanooga community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Friederichsen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer David L. Friederichsen 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chattanooga Police Department, 19 of 27 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David L. Friederichsen's cause is highlighted.
How David L. Friederichsen Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David L. Friederichsen is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David L. Friederichsen was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
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