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Patrol Officer Lorenzo Gillogly was shot and killed by a suspect who had just attempted unsuccessfully to shoot his wife on South Main Street. The suspect observed Officer Gillogly on the sidewalk and shot him twice in the chest before turning the gun on himself, shooting himself in the head. Both Officer Gillogly and the suspect died at the scene. Officer Gillogly had served with the Rockford Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Gillogly gave the Rockford Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rockford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Gillogly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rockford Police Department has lost 8 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Lorenzo is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Lorenzo is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lorenzo is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1917, 1 officer at Rockford Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 2.
In 1917, 18 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lorenzo was 38. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Rockford Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 37; the middle age was 30. Lorenzo had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 2.5 years.
Lorenzo was 38. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Lorenzo had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lorenzo was 38. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Lorenzo had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lorenzo was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lorenzo had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 14.3% of these deaths at Rockford Police Department, more than any other month. Fridays: 42.9%.
October holds 8.2% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at Rockford Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 57.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Rockford Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Lorenzo among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
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