Roll of Honor
Hugo P. A. Alvine
Incident
Location: Illinois Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber Offender: Sentenced to 14 years
Special Agent Hugo Alvine was shot and killed in the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad yards in Silvis, Illinois.
He was confronted by an employee who had just been fired by the railroad as a result of an investigation conducted by Agent Alvine. The subject shot him in the head, killing him.
The man was convicted of Special Agent Alvine's murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Special Agent Alvine was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Special Agent Alvine was survived by his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Alvine served with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Alvine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent Hugo P. A. Alvine 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, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department, 13 of 13 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. Hugo P. A. Alvine's cause is highlighted.
How Hugo P. A. Alvine Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 14 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hugo P. A. Alvine is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hugo P. A. Alvine was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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