Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 6, 1916
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 4813
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 1, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 14 years
Patrolman Bruno H. Frederick was shot and killed by an unruly mob. When Officer Frederick tried to close a dance hall, near the Chicago Commons, a crowd attacked him. Officer Frederick was beaten and shot in the melee. He died as a result of his injuries.
A man was charged and convicted of Patrolman Frederick's murder. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.