U.S. Army · United States 
Fred Stricklin
1942
Fred Stricklin served 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.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Savannah Police Department
Chief of Police
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