Roll of Honor
Incident
Location: Illinois Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Offender: Not available
Special Officer Albert Will was shot and killed aboard a Chicago and Alton Railroad train near Western Avenue in Brighton Park, Chicago, Illinois.
It is not believed any suspects were ever identified or apprehended.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
133 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Special Officer Will served with the Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Albert Will 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 and Alton Railroad Police Department, 6 of 6 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. Albert Will's cause is highlighted.
How Albert Will Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert Will is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert Will was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Chicago and Alton Railroad Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
