Special Agent Fred F. Lindberg, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Fred F. Lindberg

Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, May 19, 1922

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Fred F. Lindberg

Special Agent Fred Lindberg was shot and killed in the Cardigan Junction railyard while investigating recent larcenies from trains.

At approximately 11:30 pm other railroad employees heard numerous gunshots and ran to the area, where they located Special Lindberg's body. Eight suspects were arrested following a two-year investigation. Three of the men were convicted of murder and manslaughter charges while the rest were convicted of larceny charges.

Special Agent Lindberg had served with the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department for several years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Minnesota
Weapon Handgun
Offender Convicted of murder

larceny

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Special Agent Lindberg, it's now been 103 years since you were viciously murdered but your dedicated service and sacrifice have not been forgotten.

God Bless and may your eternal rest remain peaceful.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department (Retired)

May 19, 2025