Police Officer Fred B. Veretto, Oakland Police Department, California

Police Officer Fred B. Veretto

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Tuesday, January 7, 1947

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Fred B. Veretto

Police Officer Fred Veretto succumbed to wounds sustained when he was shot while he and other officers responded to a domestic violence call at 1018 18th Street on January 2nd, 1947.

After knocking on the home's door the husband opened fire, striking Officer Veretto in the leg, causing severe bleeding. The man was shot and killed by other officers.

Officer Veretto was transported to a local hospital where he underwent multiple blood transfusions before succumbing to complications of his injuries on January 7th, 1947.

Officer Veretto was a U.S. Navy combat veteran of WWII and had served with the Oakland Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and mother.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, January 2, 1947
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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This reflection just showed up in my email feed. I had no memory of this day when January 7th was chosen for my dad’s burial.

Today is the day I place my father in the grave. He was the son of the man that fatally shot and killed you.

My dad lived an honorable life, served during the Korean war, and was a good father, friend and husband.

I will now have two good men to mourn on this day.

Again, thank you for your service; my prayers and condolences to your survivors.

Garcia, Retired officer
California Highway Patrol

January 7, 2025