Patrolman Fred M. Cutler

Patrolman Fred M. Cutler | Lake Placid Police Department, New York
Lake Placid Police Department, New York
Patrolman Fred M. Cutler

Lake Placid Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, July 2, 1907

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Fred M. Cutler

Patrolman Fred Cutler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a man for causing a disturbance in town.

The subject had been driving his horse and buggy recklessly through town and had threatened to kill any officer who attempted to arrest him. The Lake Placid village president ordered Patrolman Cutler and another officer to arrest the subject. They located the man inside a barber shop on Main Street. As the officers entered the shop the subject immediately opened fire, striking Patrolman Cutler in the chest and the other officer in the arm.

The man escaped from the scene but was later captured near Bloomingdale, New York. He was convicted of Patrolman Cutler's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Monday, July 1, 1907
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to 20 years
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Delaware State Police (Retired)

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