United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Leroy Berry
1969
Leroy Berry Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Leroy Berry was shot and killed in the parking lot of St. Thaddeus Catholic Church at 9540 S. Harvard Avenue after stopping two suspicious men. He had placed the two in the back of his patrol car and was questioning them when one of them drew a weapon and opened fire, killing him. The two then stole his service weapon and badge before fleeing the scene. Both men were eventually arrested and charged in connection with Patrolman Berry's murder. Patrolman Berry was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and four siblings.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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