U.S. Air Force · United States 
Freddie Jackson Harp
1973
Freddie Jackson Harp served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Freddie served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sergeant Freddie Harp was shot and killed during a traffic stop at the Red Mountain Expressway entrance ramp at 10:15 pm. Sergeant Harp became involved in a struggle while arresting one of the juveniles for driving a stolen vehicle and driving without a license. The juvenile gained control of his weapon and shot him in the chest. Three youths were arrested, fleeing the scene. The youth who shot Sergeant Harp was arrested the next day with handcuffs still on one of his wrists. He was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The subject was paroled in 2001. Sergeant Harp had served with the Mountain Brook Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, three stepdaughters, mother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1961 – 1965
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Mountain Brook Police Department
Sergeant
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