Fred Stricklin

1942

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Fred Stricklin served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Chief of Police Fred Stricklin was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a man who was carrying a weapon in a local cafe.

After being notified of the offense, Marshal Stricklin went to the cafe to investigate. The subject refused to cooperate, drew the weapon, and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Chief of Police Stricklin returned fire and killed the subject.

Chief of Police Stricklin was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Savannah Police Department for six years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Savannah Police Department

Chief of Police

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 9-W · Line 30 cut as FRED STRICKLIN

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