Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police George Riehm was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a lumber yard.
The suspect was apprehended but committed suicide before charges could be brought against him.
Chief Riehm had served with the West Chicago Police Department for 10 years.
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- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Riehm gave the West Chicago Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Riehm.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police George Riehm 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 97,756 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 West Chicago Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Riehm's cause is highlighted.
How George Riehm Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Riehm is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Riehm was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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