U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James O'Connor
1995
James Michael O'Connor served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer James M. O'Connor was shot and killed during a traffic stop on North Marine Drive near Irving Park Road. He was off duty when he observed two men snatch a woman's purse and flee the area in a vehicle. Officer O'Connor pursued the vehicle and asked citizens to call the police. When the vehicle stopped, the driver exited and fired on Officer O'Connor. During an exchange of gunfire, both Officer O'Connor and the assailant were fatally wounded. Officer James O'Connor was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 16 months.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Police Officer
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