William E. Loscheider.
Detective William Loscheider was accidentally shot and killed by another officer in a case of mistaken identity.
Detective Loscheider, along with other officers, was working on a stakeout of a liquor company in the 700 block of Broadway following information from an informant. After observing three men entering the business, officers were given orders to move in. The suspects quickly fled after spotting the officers, one of whom was apprehended immediately.
A second officer was chasing the suspects when he lost sight of them. As Detective Loscheider approached the scene with his gun drawn in the darkness, the second officer did not recognize him and ordered him to drop his gun. When Detective Loscheider didn't comply, the officer fired from his shotgun, fatally wounding him.
The burglars were later apprehended, charged, and convicted of murder for Detective Loscheider's death.
Since his death, the Joliet Police Department organized the Police Athletic League and the field at Plainfield and Wyoming was dedicated in his memory.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Detective Loscheider gave the Joliet Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Joliet community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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