Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, January 17, 1984
Add to My HeroesFred Eckles, Jr.
Police Officer Fred Eckles was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at an apartment at 8051 South Maryland Avenue at 8 pm.
Officer Eckles was one of several officers assigned to execute a narcotics warrant. He and his partner announced their office and that they had a warrant. There was no response, and the officers forcibly entered the premises. Upon entry, a gun battle ensued with three armed offenders. Officer Eckles was shot several times during the exchange.
Officer Eckles succumbed to his injuries a few hours later.
Officer Eckles had served with the Chicago Police Department for over ten years. He is survived by his five sons, two daughters, a sister, and two grandsons.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 10 years, 7 months
- Badge 13561
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsHey Fred, this is your cousin Juanita. I missed you and Eleanor’s from your visits on 35th Street to see Aunt Mae and the family. You were a good friend, a faithful cousin and a gentleman. You left us much too soon, BUT GOD, never makes a mistake. Your grandson, Jeffery, was a good reflection of loving family first. He got that from you.
Juanita Zimmerman
First Cousin
February 9, 2023
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