Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Callahan was shot and killed while chasing a robbery suspect on his downtown walking beat. During the chase the suspect turned and fired a sawed-off rifle, mortally wounding Officer Callahan. As Officer Callahan fell he was able to return fire and wound the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Callahan served with the Duluth Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Duluth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Callahan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer John Callahan is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 59 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Duluth Police Department, 7 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 87.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Callahan's cause is highlighted.
How John Callahan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Callahan is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Callahan was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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