P.O. Fred Eckles #13561
| Name: | Eckles, Fred |
| Star: | 13561 |
| Rank: | Police Officer |
| District / Unit: | 006 District (Gresham) |
| End of Watch: | 17-Jan-1984 |
| Incident Details: |
was heard, the officers forced entry. A gun battle ensued with three armed offenders. Officer Eckles suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The courageous officer died a few hours later. Officer Fred Eckles, Jr. was one of several officers assigned to execute a narcotics search warrant. Officer Eckles and his partner announced their office and stated they had a warrant. When no response |
Reflections
That was my grandpa, we love him and miss him!