Deputy Sheriff Fred A. Hertrich

Deputy Sheriff Fred A. Hertrich | Macon County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Macon County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Deputy Sheriff Fred A. Hertrich

Macon County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, November 17, 1962

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Fred A. Hertrich

Deputy Fred Hertrich was shot and killed while working a security detail at a dance.

A fight broke out during the dance and Deputy Hertrich was shot as he attempted to eject one of the subjects. The person who shot him was arrested by the FBI but later released on a technicality.

Deputy Hertrich was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Released
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Deputy Sheriff Hertrich,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, i wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 17, 2022

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