Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Officer was shot and killed as he interrupted an armed robbery in progress at 302 E. 43rd Street. While on patrol he observed suspicious activity inside of a shoe shop. Upon entry, he discovered three armed offenders robbing the patrons and clerks. A gun battle ensued and Patrolman Officer was fatally wounded. Two of the suspects were apprehended and subsequently executed in October 1934.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Officer served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Officer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman John R. Officer 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. John R. Officer's cause is highlighted.
How John R. Officer Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1934
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John R. Officer is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John R. Officer was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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