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David Freed
Incident
Auxiliary Sergeant Freed was killed after being hit over the head with his nightstick. Sergeant Freed and his partner were in their patrol car at 72nd Street and East Drive in Central Park when a nude man approached their vehicle from the rear, opened the door, and took Sergeant Freed's nightstick. Sergeant Freed and his partner exited their vehicle to arrest the suspect but were attacked with the nightstick. Sergeant Freed's partner received a laceration to the head and was treated. Sergeant Freed died as a result of the wounds inflicted on him. The suspect was arrested when backup officers arrived on the scene. The 18-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on March 24, 1992. Sergeant Freed had been with the New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section for two years and had received two merit citations and five commendations during his tour as a New York City Auxiliary Officer.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancée, an Auxiliary Police Officer, and his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Sergeant Freed gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Sergeant Freed.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
David is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
David is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1975, 1 officer at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 2.
In 1975, 10 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1975, 163 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1975, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 20. Of the 7 killed feloniously at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section whose age is recorded, half were between 21.5 and 48.5; the middle age was 28. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
David was 20. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
David was 20. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 20. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section; March holds the most, 42.9%. Sundays: 42.9%.
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section. The weapon recorded was officer's nightstick, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's nightstick, in 0.5% 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 officer's nightstick, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's nightstick, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section has 7 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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