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...
by 100Clubillinois | Jun 2, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Melvin E. Brown was shot and killed during an arrest of armed robbers. Officer Brown observed three gunmen enter a lounge and announce a robbery. As the robbers ordered the patrons to place their hands on the bar, Officer Brown attempted to subdue one of the...
by 100Clubillinois | Mar 13, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
Youth Officer Casey Tristano suffered a fatal heart attack after he and another officer struggled with a juvenile at a church on North Lelair Avenue. A fight had broken out during a youth dance party. A juvenile struck Officer Tristano in the face several times during...
by 100Clubillinois | Jan 28, 1970 | Fallen Heroes
During an attempted robbery, Lieutenant O’Connor tried to subdue and arrest the offender, but he was shot and killed. He was survived by his wife and four children.
