Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Theodore J. Anderson was shot to death at midnight in front of 3128 S Wabash Avenue by a suspect he stopped to search in an area that had recent robberies. Patrolman Anderson's killer was discovered immediately thereafter concealed underneath the front porch of the home by a sergeant and another patrolman. The officers fatally shot the man when he resisted arrest and opened fire on them. Patrolman Anderson had served with the Chicago Police Department for three years and was assigned to District 2-A.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Anderson gave the Chicago Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Theodore J. Anderson 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. Theodore J. Anderson's cause is highlighted.
How Theodore J. Anderson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Theodore J. Anderson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Theodore J. Anderson was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
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