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Photograph: Patrolman Roy W. Freiss

Patch image: Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania






Patrolman Roy W. Freiss
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, February 3, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 3, 1935
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Freiss was killed while directing traffic at the south end of the Smithfield Street Bridge when a drunk driver struck him and dragged him for over 100 feet. Patrolman Freiss was pronounced dead on arrival at the South Side Hospital.

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