by 100Clubillinois | Jun 1, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
On June 1, 1967, Battalion Chief John P. Spellman of the Chicago Fire Department’s 7th Battalion lost his life in the line of duty while responding to a multi-structure fire near the intersection of 17th Street and South Racine Avenue. The fire began in a garage and...
by 100Clubillinois | May 29, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Firefighter Campbell fell from the rear of a fire truck when en route to a fire and sustained fatal injuries. Firefighter Campbell was survived by his wife and five children.
by 100Clubillinois | May 23, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Herman Stallworth died after being shot during a traffic stop. His partner was wounded in the incident. He and his partner stopped a vehicle at Cottage Grove Avenue and Marquette Road for a traffic offense. There were two occupants and neither had...
by 100Clubillinois | Apr 10, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Deputy Probst was shot and killed through a window in his home. He was survived by his wife and three children.
by 100Clubillinois | Mar 29, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Sergeant Gerald Doll was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Sergeant Doll spotted a station wagon speeding north on Cicero Avenue and pursued the vehicle where it stopped at the corner of Shakespeare Avenue. As Sergeant Doll approached, the driver produced a gun...
by 100Clubillinois | Feb 6, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Bell was off-duty when he assisted fellow officers with an armed robbery. The suspect hid in a building and fired at the officers. A gun battle ensued and Officer Bell was mortally wounded. Officer Bell was survived by his wife.
