Patrolman John Friel
Nashville City Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 24, 1918

Biographical Info
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, September 23, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Patrolman Friel was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a report of a prowler. The officers spotted the man in the dead-end of West Broadway. As they approached the suspect the man opened fire and Patrolman Friel was struck twice. He succumbed to his wounds early the next day. The suspect escaped the scene and was never apprehended.

Patrolman Friel had been with the agency for 23 years and was survived by his wife and seven children.