Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Sidney Sam was shot and killed when he was identified as an officer during a robbery while off duty.
He had just finished his shift and was sitting in his personal car, still in uniform, when he was approached in front of 1537 South Komensky Avenue. He was shot and killed when he was identified as a police officer.
Three subjects were identified, apprehended, and convicted of his murder. One, age 17, was sentenced to 30 to 75 years. Another, age 18, was sentenced to 25 to 50 years. The third, age 19, was sentenced to 20 to 50 years.
Patrolman Sidney had served with the Chicago Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Sam gave the Chicago Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Sam.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Sidney Sam, Jr. 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. Sidney Sam, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Sidney Sam, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Three youths sentenced
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Sidney Sam, Jr. is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Sidney Sam, Jr. was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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