Police Officer Frederick H. Hull

Police Officer Frederick H. Hull | Seattle Police Department, Washington
Seattle Police Department, Washington
Police Officer Frederick H. Hull

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, November 15, 1945

Add to My Heroes

Frederick H. Hull

Police Officer Frederick Hull was shot and killed after responding to a report of an assault at a local tavern.

The subject had left the tavern and walked to a service station where he worked at 19th Avenue and East Madison Street. The man locked himself in a restroom at the service station when officers attempted to question him about the assault. Officer Hull and his partner ordered the man out but the man began firing a handgun through the door of the restroom, killing Officer Hull and wounding his partner. His partner was able to return fire killing the suspect.

Officer Hull had served with the Seattle Police Department for 18 years.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

assault, barricade

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 6 Reflections

Officer Hull,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Seattle. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 15, 2020

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths