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 32 ReflectionsOfficer Dukes,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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