Detective Fred W. Lenzke

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Racine Police Department, Wisconsin
Detective Fred W. Lenzke | Racine Police Department, Wisconsin
Detective Fred W. Lenzke | Racine Police Department, Wisconsin
Detective Fred W. Lenzke | Racine Police Department, Wisconsin
Detective Fred W. Lenzke | Racine Police Department, Wisconsin
Detective Fred W. Lenzke

Racine Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Tuesday, February 14, 1967

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Fred W. Lenzke

Detective Fred Lenzke suffered a fatal heart at the intersection of Green Street and Coronado Drive attack while on patrol.

Detective Lenzke had served with the Racine Police Department for 31 years and had previously served with the Racine County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his four brothers and two sisters.

Another of Detective Lenzke's brothers, Patrolman Frank Lenzke, was accidentally shot and killed in the line of duty on May 13th, 1936.

Bio

  • Age 61
  • Tour 31 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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On behalf of Acting United States Attorney Richard Frohling, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and support staff for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, we honor law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. During National Police Week, the focus is even greater that we never forget the officers and their families.

This year, we recognized the service of Detective Fred W. Lenzke. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

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