Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Barry Shalin was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Main Street.
The subject was arrested and convicted in connection with Patrolman Shalin's death.
Patrolman Shalin had served with the Morton Grove Police Department for 19 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Shalin gave the Morton Grove Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Morton Grove community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Shalin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Barry A. Shalin 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Barry A. Shalin's cause is highlighted.
How Barry A. Shalin Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Barry A. Shalin is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Barry A. Shalin was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.