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Incident
Patrolman Fred Webber was shot and killed while apprehending a drunk male. Patrolman Webber had responded to a restaurant on Broadway and attempted to arrest the man. The suspect fled, and Patrolman Webber gave chase. A struggle ensued, and both Patrolman Webber and the suspect were shot as fellow officers arrived on the scene. Investigations found that the fatal round may have been fired by another officer, but it could not be proven. The suspect was charged with shooting with intent to kill and served one year in prison. Patrolman Webber had served with the Lorain Police Department for over five years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. Patrolman Webber was Lorain Police Department's first officer killed in the line of duty.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Webber gave the Lorain Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lorain community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Webber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lorain Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Fredrick is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Fredrick is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fredrick is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1923, 10 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
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
Fredrick was 37. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Fredrick had served 5.8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Fredrick was 37. 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. Fredrick had served 5.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fredrick was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Fredrick had served 5.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Saturdays: 17%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Lorain Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Lorain Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Fredrick among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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