Police Officer David L. Friederichsen, Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

Police Officer David L. Friederichsen

Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, June 18, 1978

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David L. Friederichsen

Police Officer David Friederichsen and Police Officer Nelson Hess were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call.

Two minutes after arriving on the scene, the suspect opened fire, striking them both. The suspect was shot and killed by return gunfire. Officer Hess was killed at the scene, and Officer Friederichsen succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital three days later.

Officer Friederichsen had served with the Chattanooga Police Department for four years. He was survived by his expectant wife.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 4 years
Badge 319

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, June 15, 1978
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]

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