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Patrolman Clarence Frueh was shot and killed after arresting a tramp at the Illinois Central depot.
After murdering the officer, the suspect attempted to escape on his motorcycle but was killed when he crashed into a curb.
Patrolman Frueh had served with the Freeport Police Department for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Frueh gave the Freeport Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Freeport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Frueh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clarence is the only officer of Freeport Police Department remembered here.
Clarence is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Clarence is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clarence 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 1923, 7 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1923, 199 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1923, 200 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Clarence was 27. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Clarence had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clarence was 27. 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. Clarence had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clarence was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Clarence had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 9% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Freeport Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.6% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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