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Barry Allen Shalin

Died October 9, 1989

Barry Allen Shalin served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 11 months. Barry served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Patrolman Barry Shalin was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Main Street.

The subject was arrested and convicted in connection with Patrolman Shalin's death.

Patrolman Shalin had served with the Morton Grove Police Department for 19 years.

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Service Record
U.S. Navy
1967 – 1969
Also Served
Morton Grove Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 32-E · Line 17 cut as BARRY A SHALIN
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Shalin gave the Morton Grove Police Department 19 years.

Thank you for your service to the Morton Grove community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Patrolman Shalin.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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