Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrol Officer Lorenzo Gillogly was shot and killed by a suspect who had just attempted unsuccessfully to shoot his wife on South Main Street. The suspect observed Officer Gillogly on the sidewalk and shot him twice in the chest before turning the gun on himself, shooting himself in the head. Both Officer Gillogly and the suspect died at the scene. Officer Gillogly had served with the Rockford Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Gillogly gave the Rockford Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rockford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Gillogly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Lorenzo J. Gillogly 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 Rockford 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. Lorenzo J. Gillogly's cause is highlighted.
How Lorenzo J. Gillogly Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lorenzo J. Gillogly is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lorenzo J. Gillogly was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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