Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Larry J. Vincent was killed and a fellow officer wounded in a gun battle with two burglary suspects. He and his partner responded to a burglary in progress call at an apartment located at 5131 S. Calumet Avenue just after 7:00 p.m. They entered from the front and confronted two suspects in a first-floor hall area. The gunmen lept from windows and fired at the pursuing officers, wounding them. Back-up officers arrived immediately to assist the wounded officers, and the assailants were captured outside of the building. Officer Vincent died in the emergency room of Billings Hospital from a gunshot wound to the right side of his face. Officer Larry Vincent had served with the Chicago Police Department for three years and was assigned to the Wentworth District. He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, father, and uncle. His father and uncle also served with the Chicago Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, father, and uncle.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Vincent gave the Chicago Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Vincent.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Larry J. Vincent 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 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 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
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. Larry J. Vincent's cause is highlighted.
How Larry J. Vincent Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Larry J. Vincent is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Larry J. Vincent was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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