by 100Clubillinois | Dec 22, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
On December 22, 1972, Officer Edgar DeCuir was processing a prisoner when the prisoner suddenly attacked him and a struggle ensued. After the prisoner was subdued, Officer DeCuir collapsed and suffered a fatal heart attack. He was survived by his wife.
by 100Clubillinois | Nov 1, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
Lieutenant Edward O’Neill was in charge of the security detail for presidential nominee George McGovern. When on duty waiting for his plane to arrive, Lt. O’Neill suffered a fatal heart attack. He was survived by his wife and six children.
by 100Clubillinois | Oct 1, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Anthony Raymond was murdered after being abducted during a traffic stop on the westbound entrance ramp to the Eisenhower Expressway, at Mannheim Road, at 10:15 pm. Patrolman Raymond was unaware the three occupants in the suspicious vehicle he stopped had just...
by 100Clubillinois | Jul 2, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Scannell arrested a man who was causing a disturbance. The man began to beat Officer Scannell. Two other officers arrived in their squad car to assist and put the offender in the back of their car. People who were watching the altercation let the man out of...
by 100Clubillinois | May 19, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Mackey suffered injuries when he hit the rear of a CTA bus with his squad car. He was transported to intensive care until he died months later. He was survived by his wife and four children.
by 100Clubillinois | May 14, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Robert L. Gallowitch was shot and fatally wounded while responding to a robbery call at a jewelry store. Upon arrival, Officer Gallowitch discovered three gunmen disguised as telephone repairmen. The offenders kidnapped a telephone truck driver and were using...
