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Patrolman Arthur Abrams was accidentally shot and killed by his partner when they responded to a domestic disturbance involving an uncle and his nephew in the 3600 block of Bond Avenue. As the officers struggled with the nephew, Patrolman Abrams' partner's revolver discharged. Patrolman Abrams was struck by the round and fatally wounded. The man who was struggling with them was given probation as a result of the incident. Patrolman Abrams had served with the Alorton Police Department for five years and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five daughters, and one son.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Abrams gave the Alorton Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alorton community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Arthur G. Abrams served in the U.S. Army (1953â1961) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Arthur is the only officer of Alorton Police Department remembered here.
Arthur is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1975, 6 officers in IL were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.
In 1975, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1975, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Arthur was 41. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Arthur had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arthur was 41. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Arthur had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arthur was 41. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Arthur had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.1% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Thursdays: 17.2%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Alorton Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Arthur G. Abrams served in the U.S. Army (1953–1961) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
What is kept
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