Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Edward J. Mulvihill was fatally shot behind 1041 Vernon Park Place. He was attempting to intervene when he observed a man stalking a young woman. A foot chase ensued and the offender fired, striking Patrolman Mulvihill. The man then returned to the fallen officer and fired the fatal shot. The gunman escaped and was never apprehended.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mulvihill served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mulvihill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Edward J. Mulvihill is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward J. Mulvihill's cause is highlighted.
How Edward J. Mulvihill Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward J. Mulvihill is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward J. Mulvihill was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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