Massachusetts Department of Correction, Massachusetts
End of Watch Sunday, November 11, 1928
Add to My HeroesFredrick Pfliiger
Turnkey Frederick Pfliiger was shot and killed by an inmate who was attempting to escape the State Prison at Charlestown.
The prisoner had been attending a religious service in the chapel. When the prisoners were returning to their cells, a count of the line revealed that the suspect was missing. The escape alarm was sounded and Turnkey Pfliiger ran to assist in the search. As Turnkey Pfliiger approached the suspect's hiding spot, the suspect appeared and opened fire, killing Turnkey Pfliiger. The suspect then exchanged several shots with other guards before he was finally taken into custody.
The suspect later told guards that he found the gun on a bench in the prison shop. He was serving a sentence of 15 to 18 years he received in 1927 for armed robbery. His criminal record dated back to 1921 when he was classified as a juvenile delinquent. On two occasions he shot it out with officers before he was arrested. He was convicted of Turnkey Pfliiger's murder and executed in the electric chair on December 3, 1929.
Turnkey Pfliiger had served with the Massachusetts Department of Correction for 20 years.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Executed in 1929
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsTurnkey Pfliiger, it has been 96 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 20 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Massachusetts.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 11, 2024
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