New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, August 31, 1975
Age: 20
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: August 31, 1975
Weapon Used: Officer's nightstick
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1992
Auxiliary Sergeant Freed was killed after being hit over the head with his nightstick.
Sergeant Freed and his partner were in their patrol car at 72nd Street and East Drive in Central Park when a nude man approached their vehicle from the rear, opened the door, and took Sergeant Freed's nightstick. Sergeant Freed and his partner exited their vehicle to arrest the suspect but were attacked with the nightstick. Sergeant Freed's partner received a laceration to the head and was treated. Sergeant Freed died as a result of the wounds inflicted on him. The suspect was arrested when backup officers arrived on the scene.
The 18-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on March 24, 1992.
Sergeant Freed had been with the New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section for two years and had received two merit citations and five commendations during his tour as a New York City Auxiliary Officer. He was survived by his fiancée, an Auxiliary Police Officer, and his parents.