by 100Clubillinois | Oct 16, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Matonich was shot and killed while investigating an incident near the Chicago Stadium, where he had been assigned for traffic duty. For some unknown reason a drunk and disorderly man commandeered a taxi cab at gunpoint. In an attempt to bring attention to the...
by 100Clubillinois | Sep 29, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
On September 29, 1970, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter James Pratt of Truck 12 died in the line of duty after suffering a heart attack during a residential fire on W. Washburne Avenue. Pratt was using a power saw to cut a ventilation hole in the building when he...
by 100Clubillinois | Sep 16, 1970 | Fallen Heroes, Uncategorized
Officer Leonard Morgan was helping to carry a heart attack victim to his squad car for transportation to the hospital when he himself suffered a heart attack. He remained in the hospital until his death on September 16, 1970. He was survived by his wife.
by 100Clubillinois | Aug 16, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
Detective James Alfano was shot and killed while investigating a report of a gang fight that was about to take place. He was driving through an alley, between 66th Place and 67th Street near Stony Island Avenue, but was blocked by an obstruction in the roadway. As his...
by 100Clubillinois | Jul 17, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Tony Rizzato and Sergeant James Severin were shot and killed by gang members while patrolling community housing for an all-volunteer “Walk and Talk” project. As the officers proceeded across the Seward Park baseball field, the assailants opened...
by 100Clubillinois | Jun 19, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Kaner was shot and killed on June 19, 1970. Officer Kaner was sitting in his squad near 71st Street and Union Street. Five assailants approached and one fired a 12-gauge shotgun through the open passenger side window. Officer Kaner was mortally wounded. The...
