Bio & Incident Details
Age: 46
Tour: 17 years
Badge # 2619
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/25/1945
Weapon: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Detective Morris Friedman was killed in a shootout with a gunman at Clark and Hubbard Streets. Detective Friedman and two other detectives motioned for a vehicle to stop. Instead the vehicle fled and the detectives pursued it. They were able to stop the vehicle and one of the suspects fled the scene of foot. As Detective Friedman chased him he drew a .32 caliber handgun and a .38 caliber handgun and opened fire. Detective Friedman was struck in the stomach. One of the other detectives then exchanged shots with the shooter, killing him.
Detective Friedman was assigned to the Robbery Detail and served 17 years with the Chicago Police Department. He received several creditable mentions throughout his career.
Detective Friedman is survived by his wife and two sons.
