Officer Fred E. Nunnally

Officer Fred E. Nunnally | Atlanta Police Department, Georgia Officer Fred E. Nunnally | Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Officer Fred E. Nunnally | Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Officer Fred E. Nunnally | Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
Officer Fred E. Nunnally

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, February 11, 1956

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Fred E. Nunnally

Officer Fred Nunnally was killed in a motorcycle crash while on patrol at the intersection of Northside Drive and Travis Street.

At 8:00 p.m., Officer Nunnally was traveling south on Northside when a truck without lights turned left in front of him. His motorcycle struck the front of the truck, and he flew off his motorcycle.

The driver, who had a lengthy traffic record, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to three to five years in prison.

Officer Nunnally was a U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran and had served with the Atlanta Police Department for almost 9 nine years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 8 years, 11 months
  • Badge 115
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Sentenced to 3-5 years

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You are still remembered and celebrated. That is a testament to your professionalism and duty.

I did not know you, but I’ve been fortunate enough to meet your widow. She is a sweet lady and still lights up when she talks about you.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, from an officer of 14 years and a survivor for 31 years.

Senior Officer James Guerry
Cary Police Department

May 16, 2025

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