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Merchant Policeman Fredrick Samp was shot and killed as he tried to arrest two men suspected of stealing an automobile.
The subject, 28, who shot him was arrested in Peoria, Illinois, on February 5, 1936. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. His accomplice was acquitted in November of 1935.
Merchant Policeman Fredrick Samp was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Merchant Policeman Fredrick Samp was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Merchant Policeman Samp served with the Beloit Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Beloit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Merchant Policeman Samp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Beloit Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Fredrick is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Fredrick is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fredrick 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 1935, 2 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Fredrick was 42. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Fredrick was 42. 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.
Fredrick was 42. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 7.5% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Tuesdays: 13.2%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Beloit Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.5% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Beloit Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Fredrick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-W
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