Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Giovannoni was shot and killed when he came upon a man shooting at two officers at the intersection of 49th Street and Federal Street. A woman had just sworn out a warrant against a man whom she stated had tried to kill her. Moments after leaving the police station the man began chasing her with a gun and bystanders called for help. When the two officers arrived they exchanged shots with the man, who started to flee on foot. Patrolman Giovannoni, who was off duty and shopping in the area, immediately drew his gun and chased the man into the backyard of 4821 S Federal Street. The two exchanged shots at close range and both were fatally wounded.
Survivors
Patrolman Giovannoni was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Giovannoni served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Giovannoni.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George F. Giovannoni 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. George F. Giovannoni's cause is highlighted.
How George F. Giovannoni Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George F. Giovannoni is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George F. Giovannoni was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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