Frederick Verner Armstrong
Died
:
11 April 1987
Age
:
40
Rank
:
Reserve Constable
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Fatally shot alongside his colleague when they were ambushed by terrorists while on foot patrol.
He was on foot patrol with Reserve Constable Robert McLean in Main Street, Portrush.
Nearing midnight the Main Street was busy with late night revellers as the officers patrolled their beat. Two gunmen approached them from behind and shot both officers in the head and back at close range, killing them instantly.
He was stationed at Portrush Police Station.
He was married with two sons and a daughter.