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Freddie Wilson
Incident
Police Officer Freddie Wilson died after collapsing at the scene of a large fight near Henry Ford High School at about 3:30 pm.
Multiple officers had responded to the fight near the intersection of Vaughan Avenue and Trojan Street that involved a large number of subjects. Officer Wilson suddenly collapsed as they were dispersing the crowd. Other officers immediately rendered aid. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later.
Officer Wilson had served with the Detroit Public Schools Community District Police Department for 20 years.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Wilson gave the Detroit Public Schools Community District Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Wilson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Freddie is the only officer of Detroit Public Schools Community District Police Department remembered here.
Freddie is one of 39 officers lost to cardiac events in MI, 5.5% of the 703 remembered there.
Freddie is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Freddie is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.9% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2022, 1 officer in MI was lost to cardiac events, the 6th heaviest of 34 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 2022, 14 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2022, 14 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 40th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Freddie was 61. Of the 37 lost to cardiac events in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 46 and 54; the middle age was 49. Freddie had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 17 years.
Freddie was 61. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Freddie had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Freddie was 61. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Freddie had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
March holds 2.6% of these deaths in MI; May holds the most, 15.4%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Detroit Public Schools Community District Police Department.
Cardiac deaths account for 5.5% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-E
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