Rock Island County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, March 22, 1974
Add to My HeroesFloyd Dean Freeman
Chief Investigator Floyd Freeman died of a heart attack after an altercation with a prisoner at the Rock Island County Jail.
He was transported to Rock Island Franciscan Hospital after at 3:10 pm and died later that evening.
Chief Investigator Freeman had served with the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsChief Investigator Freeman,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rock Island County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 22, 2024
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