Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, December 25, 1990
Add to My HeroesFrederick Peter Dukes
Officer Freddie Dukes was shot and killed when he intervened in a robbery while off duty. Officer Dukes confronted one of the suspects in the establishment but was shot by a second suspect with a shotgun.
The suspect committed suicide as members of the department's SWAT team attempted to arrest him at a home where he had taken two hostages.
Officer Dukes was a U.S Army veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for five years. He was assigned to the Highway Patrol Division.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 1241
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, December 24, 1990
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 34 ReflectionsFreddie, I remember our time in the Police Academy. I also remember the day that you died. There are only a few of our classmates left on the JOB, me being one of them. Rest easy my friend.
Jack Hopkins
Philadelphia Police Dept.
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