Newark Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Friday, July 14, 1967
Frederick W. Toto
Detective Frederick Toto was shot and killed by a sniper at the intersection of Broome Street and Springfield Avenue during the Newark Riots. Detective Toto was standing at the corner with other officers when shots were fired from a nearby apartment building. Detective Toto was struck in the chest and sustained a fatal wound. He was transported to St. Michael's Hospital where he died of the wound.
Detective Toto had been with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 1487
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsIts been a long time since I heard this name and never forget it Freddie Toto ! I remember as a child being told about him and the circumstances surrounding his last watch. I know at the time, there was another officer standing next to him, not sure if it was my dad, Officer John(Butch) Taurosa #1480, or another officer. Condolence's to all family members
Son Of John(butch) Taurosa
Son
December 28, 2014
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