Prev
Incident
Town Marshal Freeman Epps was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public.
During the arrest, the man pulled a small pistol from his pocket and shot Marshal Epps in the neck and chest. Despite being mortally wounded Marshal Epps was able to return fire and severely wounded the subject. An angry mob formed around the unconscious man and then lynched him by pouring gasoline on him and setting him on fire.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtmkqn1ct96dcjd24k0by- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- September 9, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Freeman. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Epps served with the Arabi Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Arabi community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Epps.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Freeman is the only officer of Arabi Police Department remembered here.
Freeman is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Freeman is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Freeman is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 6 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 20th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1938, 111 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1938, 113 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Freeman was 61. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Freeman was 61. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Freeman was 61. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 8.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Arabi Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-ET
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
0 officers from Arabi Police Department are honored on badge.nw.