U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Thomas Glynn
1974
Thomas J. Glynn served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Patrolman Thomas J. Glynn suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a subject in Hale Park at 6258 West 62nd Street. He and another officer had spotted a woman in the park who had been prohibited from entering by a judge due to a previous narcotics arrest. As they told her to leave a male subject began to interfere with them and a struggle ensued. The man was taken into custody and transported to the district station at 3515 West 63rd Street. Patrolman Glynn collapsed in front of the station. The man they had arrested was charged with aggravated battery and obstructing police. Patrolman Glynn was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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