City Marshal Elmo Frie

Photo of City Marshal Elmo Frie
End of Watch: Wed, Oct 11th, 1899
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 27

Survivors

Marshal Frie was survived by his parents, wife, and two children.

Incident

Marshal Elmo Frie was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between two gamblers. It is unknown why Marshal Frie was in the area, but his attention was caught by the sound of gunfire. He happened upon a fight that had spilled out from a saloon and when he demaned to know about the commotion he was struck two times in the leg and bled to death.

The suspect was apprehended and executed in April of 1900.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Charleston Department of Public Safety Patch
204 North Main Street
Charleston, Missouri 63834
(573) 683-3737

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