Youngstown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, May 20, 1891
Add to My HeroesWilliam Freed
Patrolman William Freed was shot and killed by a suspect who had just shot another officer.
Patrolman Freed and his partner were on foot patrol in the downtown section of the city when they heard a gunshot. They ran to the area where the shot originated and observed a man running from the scene. The suspect had just been arrested for burglary by another officer and was being walked to jail when he pulled out a revolver and shot the officer in the shoulder.
The suspect shot at Patrolman Freed as the officers chased him. Patrolman Freed was struck in the chest and mortally wounded.
The man was shot, apprehended by other officers, convicted of the murder, and executed.
Patrolman Freed had served with the Youngstown Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, May 15, 1891
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Freed of the Youngstown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 62 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
May 20, 2023
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