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Line of Duty Deaths, Region 57

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IPA Region 57 Police Officer

Line of Duty Deaths


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Region 57* Police Officer Line of Duty Deaths

*This document does not contain the officers from St. Clair County. Those are

contained in a separate file titled St. Clair County Line of Duty Deaths.

Compiled by Kevin Gordon

Copyright 2009 by Kevin Gordon [email protected]

Published by the

International Police Association, United States Section, Region 57, 34 counties of Southern Illinois

US Section www.ipa-usa.org

Region 57 www.ipa-usa.org/region57

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Thanks to Chris Cosgriff and Jeff Williams of the Officer Down Memorial Site, Inc for their assistance in obtaining this information.

Dedicated to the officers who gave all,

their families and friends.

04/01/09


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INTRODUCTION

This booklet contains information on all the known officers killed in the line of duty from 33 counties of Region 57 as of April 2009. St. Clair County agencies are found in their own file. There may be officer information lost whom we have yet to uncover. History can sometimes hide such information. If a picture of the officer is available, it is included. If no picture is available the following art is used in place of the officer’s photo. This picture is courtesy of the Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc (www.odmp.org). The officers are listed in order of County and occurrence. The information presented is the information displayed on the Officer Down Memorial Page. It includes the officer’s name, agency and end of watch (death date). If available it also includes the officer’s age, tour of duty, badge number, cause of death, date of incident, weapon used and suspect information. A very brief description of the event is also included. That information was provided over the years by researchers, family, friends, fellow officers or a combination of those. If you have any information about any of these officers, can provide a missing picture or know of an officer who gave his/her life but is not listed, please contact the author.


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If you have any officer photos, additions, corrections or comments,

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Contact information Kevin Gordon

PO Box 7 Mascoutah, IL 62258

618-566-8844 [email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 03 Table of Contents 05 Alexander County 09 Dunker - Cairo 10 Jones - Cairo 11 Davis - Conservation 12 Bond County 13 Clay County 14 Shipley - Flora 15 Doris - ISP 16 Tolliver - Clay County 18 Clinton County 19 Wieter - Breese 20 Hooker - Clinton County 21 Parker - Clinton County 22 Crawford County 23 Fancil- Oblong 24 Edwards County 25 Smith - Edwards County 26 Effingham County 27 Davis - ISP 28 Fayette County 29 Kelly - Fayette County 30 Emerick - ICC 31 Franklin County 32 Newman - ISP 33 Deans - ISP 34 Paulk - West Frankfort 35 Dunbar - ISP 36 Gallatin County 38 Mundy - Equality 39


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Hamilton County 40 Webb - Hamilton County 41 Warren - Hamilton County 42 Hardin County 43 Edwards - Hardin County 44 Jackson County 45 Sizemore - Carbondale 46 Zearfoss - Ill Central RR 47 Jasper County 49 Jefferson County 50 Johnson County 51 Lawrence County 52 Bradley - ISP 53 Madison County 54 Weiss - East Alton 55 Thompson - Wood River 56 Phipps - Wood River 57 Nalty - Madison County 58 McCain - Highland 59 McDonald - ISP 61 Mayford - Alton 62 Miller - Alton 63 Thomas - ISP 64 Goetting - ISP 65 Bradley - ISP 66 Abel - Madison County 67 Marion County 68 Vaughn - Centralia 69 Massac County 70 Crouch - Metropolis 71 Oakes - Metropolis 72 Monroe County 73 Descher - Columbia 74


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Perry County 75 Kelley - DuQuoin 76 Watts - Tamaroa 77 Pope County 78 Thomas - Pope County 79 Pulaski County 80 Spencer - ISP 81 Aldrich - Pulaski County 82 Randolph County 83 Kisro - DOC 84 Paul - DOC 86 Wilson - DOC 88 Graves - Sparta 90 Cushman - DOC 91 Harbison - DOC 92 Jones - Red Bud 93 Richland County 94 Armsey - Olney 95 Saline County 96 Cline - Saline County 97 Sutton - ISP 98 Law - Harrisburg 100 Healy - Saline County 102 Tolbert - Saline County 103 Dunning - Saline County 104 St. Clair County 105 Union County 106 Wabash County 107 Compton - Wabash County 108 Youngman - Mt. Carmel 109 Washington County 110 Leker - Nashville 111 May - Washington County 113 Price - ISP 115 Haslett - Nashville 116


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Wayne County 117 White County 118 Miller - Carmi 119 Ritsch - Carmi 120 Proctor - White County 121 Fletcher - Conservation 122 Bunting - Conservation 123 Washington County 124 Jarvis - Federal Prisons 125 Clutts - Federal Prisons 127 Hoffmann - Federal Prisons 128 Johns - Williamson County 130


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Alexander County


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Officer Henry W. Dunker Cairo Police Department End of Watch: Sunday, September 18, 1892

Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, September 17, 1892 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Dunker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for disorderly conduct. The suspect was arrested by the county sheriff and removed from the area to avoid a lynching. The suspect was convicted of Officer Dunker's murder and sentenced to life in prison on February 21, 1893


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Sergeant Horace Edward Jones Cairo Police Department End of Watch: Monday, September 12, 1932

Biographical Info Age: 48 Tour of Duty: 8 years Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, September 12, 1932 Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant Jones was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated reports of an illegal card game. Coincidentally, as the drove to the location, two men entered the location and attempted to rob the players. The suspects were fleeing just as Sergeant Jones and his partner arrived at the scene. A shootout ensued between the victims, the suspects, and the officers. Sergeant Jones was struck in the head and killed instantly. Sergeant Jones had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.


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Investigator Lee B. Davis Ill Dept of Conservation - Div. of Law Enforcement End of Watch: Sunday, May 22, 1938


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Saturday, May 21, 1938 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Investigator Lee Davis died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Illinois 127 east of Sandusky in Alexander County. Investigator Davis and another investigator were returning from lake patrol when their department vehicle went off the road and into a ditch. The car struck a concrete culvert and Investigator Davis, who was the passenger, was thrown from the vehicle. He succumbed to massive head injuries the following day. Investigator Davis had served with the Illinois Department of Conservation for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.


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Bond

County

No LODD


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Clay

County


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Night Marshal Zachary T. Shipley Flora Police Department End of Watch: Sunday, January 17, 1909

Biographical Info Age: 60 Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Sunday, January 17, 1909 Weapon Used: Shotgun Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years

Flora Night Marshal Zachary Shipley was shot and killed as a result of his enforcement of the local liquor laws. Marshal Shipley was lured to a location on West North Avenue by a former mayor of the city who had discharged a shotgun to attract attention. When Marshal Shipley arrived to investigate the disturbance, he was shot in the neck and chin by the subject, killing him almost instantly. The suspect, who had previously operated a local saloon, was arrested at his residence by the sheriff the following morning. He was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.


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Trooper Frank A. Doris Illinois State Police End of Watch: Saturday, May 27, 1967


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, May 27, 1967 Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber Suspect Info: Died serving prison sentence

Trooper Frank Doris was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Trooper Doris had just finished his night shift working the desk at District 12 Headquarters. He was on his way home to Clay City when he pulled over a bright red Mustang for speeding on Route 45 near Flora. As he sat in his squad car issuing a ticket, Trooper Frank Doris was shot in the head by the speeder, who then fled. A reflex made the slain trooper's foot press against the accelerator, causing the car to overheat. Nearby residents pulled Trooper Doris' body from the car just before it burst into flames. He was taken to Clay County Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Troopers quickly located the assailant, a 60-year old ex-convict, who led officers on a three-county chase with speeds reaching as high as 130 mph. Troopers


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were able to box in and apprehend the killer near Albion in Edwards County. In the car, they found Trooper Doris' ticket book and a .38 revolver that was used as the murder weapon. The killer was charged with murder. He was subsequently found guilty and died in prison while serving his sentence. Trooper Frank Doris was a 10-year veteran of the Illinois State Police - District 12, Effingham. He was also a World War II veteran and a local businessman before joining the State Police; He is survived by his wife and three sons.


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Town Marshal George R. Tolliver Clay County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Sunday, October 19, 1969


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Sunday, October 19, 1969 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Not available

Marshal Tolliver was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress. He had served with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife and two children.


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Clinton

County


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Chief of Police Frank Wieter Breese Police Department End of Watch: Thursday, April 14, 1927


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, April 14, 1927 Weapon Used: Handgun; .25 caliber Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Wieter was shot and killed while walking a man to City Hall. The suspect suddenly produced a .25 caliber handgun and shot Chief Wieter to death. Chief Wieter was survived by his wife and two daughters.


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Chief Deputy Sheriff Robert K. Hooker Clinton County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Wednesday, August 14, 1940


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 14, 1940 Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Chief Deputy Hooker was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to arrest two burglary suspects. They located the two men based on a citizen's tip. The two suspects led the officers on a short foot pursuit until Chief Deputy Hooker caught them and ordered both to surrender. One of the suspects produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot Chief Deputy Hooker twice in the head and once in the chest, killing him instantly. The other deputy returned fire, wounding one of the suspects. Both suspects were able to escape after climbing a train but were arrested a short time later and sentenced to life. Chief Deputy Hooker had been with the agency for 21 years and was survived by his wife.


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Daniel R. Parker Clinton County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, April 8, 1957


Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicular assault Date of Incident: Monday, April 8, 1957 Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Sheriff Parker was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver while he was involved in a pursuit of a stolen car. The drunk driver was arrested but committed suicide while in custody. The driver of the stolen car was also arrested several hours later. Sheriff Parker was survived by his wife and son.


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Crawford

County


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Police William Fancil Oblong Police Department End of Watch: Monday, June 1, 1970

Biographical Info Age: 25 Tour of Duty: 3 years Badge Number: 171

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, June 1, 1970 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Found guilty

Chief Fancil was shot to death when he surprised three attempted robbers of the Big John's supermarket as they were breaking into the store. He had detained two men and was beginning to search them when a third suspect came out and began firing. The chief emptied his revolver, wounding two of the three robbers, and was hit by return fire from the suspects. One suspect plead guilty to murder and burglary, another plead guilty to burglary, and the third was convicted of murder. Chief Fancil served with the Oblong Police Department for 11 months. He had previously served as a deputy sheriff. He was survived by his wife, two sons, parents, three brothers, and four sisters.


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Edwards

County


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Sheriff Oren Eugene Smith Edwards County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Wednesday, January 19, 2000


Incident Details Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins Date of Incident: Monday, January 17, 2000 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Sheriff Oren Smith succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning after responding to a medical call where a couple had also been overtaken by carbon monoxide. Upon arriving at the scene, Sheriff Smith entered the house and pulled the couple outside. While doing so, he was exposed to a high level of carbon monoxide and had to be admitted to the hospital as a result. He died two days later as a result. Sheriff Smith had been with the Edwards County Sheriff's Department for 24 years, and is survived by his wife and two children.


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Effingham

County


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Trooper Layton T. Davis Illinois State Police End of Watch: Thursday, March 18, 1976


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, March 18, 1976 Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber Suspect Info: Sentenced to 100+ years

Trooper Davis was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on I-57 near Effingham. Unbeknownst to him, the vehicle contained two escaped convicts. During the stop one of the suspects slipped a .357 caliber revolver into his waistband. As Trooper Davis frisked him he spotted the revolver and a struggle ensued. The second suspect ran up and held Trooper Davis down as the other suspect shot him. Both suspects were apprehended and sentenced to 100+ years in prison. Trooper Davis had served with the Illinois State police for 19 years and was assigned to District 12. Trooper Davis was a WWII veteran and survived by his wife and three children.


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Fayette

County


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Deputy Sheriff Clarence Kelly Fayette County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Wednesday, February 11, 1953


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 11, 1953 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Kelly was shot and killed after arresting two juveniles who were harassing other passengers on a bus. Unbeknownst to Deputy Kelly, the two boys had burglarized a store two days earlier and were returning from St. Louis after disposing of the stolen items. Because they were juveniles, Deputy Kelly placed them both in the back of his patrol car and drove them to the jail. As he was pulling into the jail's garage one of the boys produced a handgun and shot Deputy Kelly in the back of the head. The two boys escaped but were captured by a district game warden following a massive manhunt.


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Police Officer Terry Jay Emerick Illinois Commerce Commission Police End of Watch: Wednesday, May 25, 1994

Biographical Info Age: 29 Tour of Duty: 4 years Badge Number: IC48

Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 25, 1994 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Terry Emerick was killed in an accident near the 57-mile marker, west of Vandalia, on Interstate 70 in Fayette County. Officer Emerick had stopped a semi-tractor trailer on the shoulder of the roadway when his patrol car was struck by another semi-tractor trailer, causing fatal injuries. Officer Emerick had served with the Illinois Commerce Commission Police for over two years. He had previously served with the Hillsboro Police Department for two years and as a deputy and probation officer in Fayette County. Officer Emerick was survived by his wife and 3-month-old son. In 2007, a portion of Illinois Route 185 between Hillsboro and Vandalia in Montgomery County was designated the Officer Terry J. Emerick Memorial Highway in his honor.


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Franklin

County


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Trooper Ralph R. Newman Illinois State Police End of Watch: Wednesday, August 20, 1941


Incident Details Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 20, 1941 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Newman was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol near the town of Buckner at 1200 hours. A vehicle attempted to make a left turn in front of Trooper Newman but stopped when the driver saw the trooper. Trooper Newman was unable to avoid the car and struck it broadside. He was transported to Moore Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Trooper Newman had served with the Illinois State Police for four years and was assigned to District 13. He previously had served as the Chief of Police of the Benton Police Department and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Trooper Newman was survived by his wife and child.


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Trooper Charles J. Deans Illinois State Police End of Watch: Tuesday, August 8, 1944


Incident Details Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 8, 1944 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Deans was killed in a motorcycle accident while transferring a motorcycle from Benton to DuQuoin. The motorcycle experience mechanical problems and caused him to lose control. Trooper Deans had served with the Illinois State Police for four years and was assigned to District 13. Trooper Deans was survived by his wife and two children.


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Night Chief James J. Paulk West Frankfort Police Department End of Watch: Monday, September 13, 1954


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, September 13, 1954 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Arrested

Night Chief Paulk was shot and killed while investigating reports of a man being shoved into a taxi by another man. As he and another officer were at the scene of the incident the witnesses observed the cab driving on Route 37 and pointed it out to the officers. Night Chief Paulk and the other officer stopped the cab and as they approached the cab the driver opened fire, striking Night Chief Paulk in the heart. Chief Paulk and the other officer returned fire but did not strike the suspect. The suspect had stolen the cab from the regular driver, who was seated in the passenger seat. The man fled but was later arrested.


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Trooper Frank R. Dunbar Illinois State Police End of Watch: Sunday, May 14, 1972


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Sunday, May 14, 1972 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Frank R. Dunbar was killed in an automobile accident while patrolling Route 37 north of Benton. Trooper Dunbar was traveling south in his marked squad care when a 19-year old Benton man began to pass another vehicle heading north. The young man was driving straight into the path of Trooper Dunbar's squad.

Just as he noticed Trooper Dunbar approaching, he tried to veer back into the northbound lane, but was unable to keep the car under control. The vehicle flipped end -over-end into the oncoming trooper. The top of Trooper Dunbar's squad car was completely sheered off by the rolling car. Trooper Dunbar died en route to the hospital. The other driver was charged with reckless homicide, reckless driving and improper lane usage.


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Trooper Dunbar was the first trooper in 26 years to be killed in the line of duty, and the first to be killed in a patrol car accident in southern Illinois:\. He joined the Illinois State Police on October 28, 1957 and was assigned to District 13, DuQuoin. His wife and two children survive Trooper Dunbar.


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Gallatin

County


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Marshal Hiram Mundy Equality Police Department End of Watch: Tuesday, July 28, 1931


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Tuesday, July 28, 1931 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Not available

Marshal Mundy was shot and killed in front of his home after his son had called him to report that a suspicious vehicle had been driving up and down the street in front of their house. When Marshal Mundy approached the vehicle he was shot in the head and killed. The driver of the vehicle was the father of a man Marshal Mundy had shot two years earlier. Marshal Mundy was survived by his wife and seven children.

No Patch Available


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Hamilton

County


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Deputy Sheriff Oakley Webb Hamilton County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Friday, February 13, 1976


Incident Details Cause of Death: Heart attack Date of Incident: Friday, February 13, 1976 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Webb died of a heart attack as he was pursuing two runaway boys from the A. L. Bowen Children’s Center in Harrisburg. Deputy Webb was found about 100 yards away from his parked patrol car, on Route 14, approximately four miles west of McLeansboro. Deputy Webb was survived by his wife, three sons, four brothers, and three sisters. He was buried at IOOF McLeansboro.


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Sheriff William Howard Warren Hamilton County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, July 10, 2000


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Monday, July 10, 2000 Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial Suspect Info: Injured in accident

Sheriff Warren was killed when his cruiser was struck head on by a tractor-trailer while he was on routine patrol. He was traveling southbound on State Route 142 when the truck crossed the centerline, striking his cruiser. Sheriff Warren died at the scene. He had been with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department for 23 years, and served as sheriff for over 17 years.


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Hardin

County


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Dep. Sheriff Elizabeth Mazella Edwards Hardin County Sheriff's Office End of Watch: Sunday, February 12, 2006

Biographical Info Age: 26 Tour of Duty: 1 year Badge Number: 935

Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Sunday, February 12, 2006 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Elizabeth Edwards was killed in an automobile accident at 8:00 am. Deputy Edwards was responding to a report of an automobile accident east of Elizabethtown when icy conditions caused her patrol car to leave the roadway and strike a tree. She was flown to Deaconess Hospital where she succumbed to severe head injuries. Deputy Edwards had served the Hardin County Sheriff's office for one year. She was survived by her parents and sisters.


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Jackson

County


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Police Officer Lenard Alonzo Sizemore Carbondale Police Department End of Watch: Sunday, August 20, 1933


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Sunday, August 20, 1933 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Sizemore was shot and killed by a drunk man he was attempting to arrest. The man was later shot and killed by other officers.

Officer Sizemore had been with the agency for ten years and was survived by his wife and child.


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Special Agent Roy Dale Zearfoss Illinois Central Railroad PD End of Watch: Friday, July 17, 1936


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, July 17, 1936 Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber Suspect Info: One shot and killed

Special Agent Roy Zearfoss was shot and killed when he and another agent were investigating trespassers at a rail yard roundhouse near U.S. 51, about one mile north of Carbondale, Illinois.

At approximately 1400 hours, both agents came upon two suspected hobos in the rail yard. While questioning them, one suspect produced a .45 caliber automatic handgun from a satchel and shot both agents, striking Agent Zearfoss twice in the abdomen. The other agent was able to return fire, missing both suspects, who then took Agent Zearfoss' service weapon, which had fallen to the ground.

The suspects, after being joined by an accomplice nearby, commandeered a vehicle on the highway and fled. Agent Zearfoss was taken to a hospital and died three hours later, while the other agent


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recovered from his wounds. All three suspects were captured early the following morning in West Frankfort, Illinois, by authorities who killed one suspect. Both of the other suspects were wounded and charged with murder. It was later determined all three suspects were ex-convicts who were planning a bank robbery in Dongola, Illinois, when approached by the agents. Agent Zearfoss had served with the Illinois Central Railroad Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, 7-year-old daughter, brother and sister.


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Jasper County

No LODD


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Jefferson County

No LODD


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Johnson County

No LODD


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Lawrence County


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Harry B. Bradley Illinois State Police End of Watch: Thursday, October 24, 1957


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Thursday, October 24, 1957 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Harry B. Bradley was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol in Lawrenceville. A taxicab backed in front of him, causing him to swerve to avoid a collision. His patrol car went down an embankment and turned on its side, ejecting him. He was transported to Lake County Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries seven hours later. Trooper Bradley served with the Illinois State Police for 11 years and is a WWII veteran. He is survived by his wife and four children.


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Madison

County


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Village Marshal James Weiss East Alton Police Department End of Watch: Wednesday, July 6, 1898

Biographical Info Age: 37 Tour of Duty: 1 year, 2 months Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, July 6, 1898 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Never identified

Marshal Weiss was shot and killed while investigating several men who were trespassing in the Big Four Railroad yard in East Alton. As Marshal Weiss spoke to the men one of them produced a handgun and shot him in the chest, killing him. The shooting was witnessed by a local tramp and heard by a railroad worker. The worker immediately ran to the scene but Marshal Weiss had already succumbed to his wound. Nine suspects were eventually arrested in connection with the murder, but the tramp was unable to positively identify them as the trespassers. Marshal Weiss had served with the agency for just over 1 year. He was survived by his wife and three children.


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Chief of Police Samuel T. Thompson Wood River Police Department End of Watch: Friday, December 6, 1912


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, December 6, 1912 Weapon Used: Shotgun Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Chief Thompson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was threatening his boss. When Chief Thompson encountered the man, near Ferguson Avenue and Second Street, the man opened fire with a shotgun, striking Chief Thompson. Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Thompson returned fire and killed the suspect. Chief Thompson had served as chief for just under 2 years. He was survived by his wife and children.


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Officer John Phipps Wood River Police Department End of Watch: Tuesday, January 25, 1916


Incident Details Cause of Death: Animal related Date of Incident: Not available Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Phipps succumbed to rabies as a result of being bitten by a rabid dog. The dog had bitten a young girl and, as Officer Phipps attempted to kill it, the dog also bit the officer. After showing symptoms of the disease, he was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where he later died. Officer Phipps was survived by his family.


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Deputy Sheriff Patrick James Nalty Madison County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Saturday, July 22, 1922


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, July 22, 1922 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy Nalty was shot and killed in front of the Newman Hotel as he and a Granite City policeman attempted to question three known criminals about a recent robbery. The suspects immediately opened fire on both officers, killing Deputy Nalty and wounding the policeman. The suspects were apprehended two hours later in St. Louis. All three suspects were convicted of Deputy Nalty's murder on September 25, 1922. Two were sentenced to life in prison and the other suspect was sentenced to 20 years. Deputy Nalty was survived by his wife.


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Patrolman David McCain Highland Police Department End of Watch: Sunday, May 11, 1930


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Sunday, May 11, 1930 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman McCain was shot and killed by a suspect stopped in a stolen vehicle around 23:00 hours on Route 11. After Patrolman McCain had been alerted that a vehicle which had been stolen in Pontiac was seen in nearby Vandalia headed toward Highland, he and a private citizen began looking for it using the citizen's car. Patrolman McCain and the citizen passed two vehicles east of Pocahontas and turned around to follow them, stopping one of the vehicles driven by a woman who gave evasive answers when questioned, but was released. Proceeding back toward Highland, Patrolman McCain and the citizen passed another vehicle whose driver, attempting to evade them by turning around, backed into a ditch. As the suspect exited the vehicle, he feigned intoxication when approached by Patrolman McCain, but as the citizen was halting traffic, the glare from vehicle headlights


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made Patrolman McCain a target and two shots rang out, striking the officer near the heart. Patrolman McCain returned three shots with his riot gun before directing the citizen to apprehend the suspect. An exchange of gunfire then ensued as the suspect headed toward a field before the citizen returned to Patrolman McCain's aide and transported him to a hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The suspect's bullet-riddled body was later found in the field and without any identification. When the body was claimed by the suspect's brother who was evasive when questioned how he became aware of his brother's fate, the supposition was made he had been notified by the woman initially stopped by Patrolman McCain and the citizen and that they had been traveling together. It was also learned that the suspect had been recently released on bond from Joliet Penitentiary while awaiting an appeal. Patrolman McCain had served with the Highland Police Department for 3 years and was survived by his wife, a daughter, father and three sisters.

Note: Highland PD honors McCain daily with his initials “DM” and a cross placed on the lower portion of Illinois on the police patch.


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Trooper Robert Jefferson McDonald Illinois State Police End of Watch: Thursday, July 10, 1930

Biographical Info Age: 34 Tour of Duty: 1 year Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit Date of Incident: Thursday, July 10, 1930 Weapon Used: Automobile Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Robert J. McDonald was killed in a motorcycle accident during a pursuit. Trooper McDonald's motorcycle sideswiped another car. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. Trooper McDonald was a one-year veteran of the Illinois State Police as well as a WWI veteran; He is survived by his wife.

Note: Trooper McDonald died in an ambulance enroute to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at Granite City. According to the Illinois Statewide Death and the news of the period, Trooper McDonald died in Madison County. For unknown reasons, he is not listed on the Madison County Memorial but is listed on the St. Clair County Memorial.


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Police Officer August Mayford Alton Police Department End of Watch: Friday, October 16, 1936


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, October 16, 1936 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Never identified

Officer Mayford was shot and killed after being abducted while making his rounds. When Officer Mayford failed to check in officers began to search for him. His body was found in an Edwardsville cornfield 15 days later. He had been badly beaten and shot in the back eight times while lying on the ground. Although no suspects were ever identified, it was suspected that Officer Mayford interrupted a burglary and knew the suspects. It is thought that the suspects murdered him to prevent him from arresting them. Officer Mayford had served with the Alton Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.


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Patrolman Addis Miller Alton Police Department End of Watch: Saturday, August 21, 1937


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, August 21, 1937 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Released after 24 years

Patrolman Miller was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for questioning in several burglaries. When the two arrived at city hall Patrolman Miller opened the back door to his police car to let the suspect out. The suspect grabbed a pistol from under the front seat of the patrol car and shot Patrolman Miller. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Miller was able to return fire and wounded the suspect, who was later arrested in Missouri. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 100 years in prison but released after serving only 24 years. Patrolman Miller was survived by his wife.


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Trooper Robert R. Thomas Illinois State Police End of Watch: Friday, May 15, 1942

Biographical Info Age: 26 Tour of Duty: 1 year Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 13, 1942 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Thomas succumbed to injuries received 2 days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while responding to a drowning call in Edwardsville. The motorcycle began to have mechanical troubles that caused him to lose control of the bike. He was thrown into a culvert and sustained severe injuries. He regained consciousness for a short time and explained what happened before passing away. Trooper Thomas had served with the ISP for one year and was assigned to District 11. Trooper Thomas was killed one day before he was to enlist in the U.S. Army and was survived by his fiancée.

Trooper McDonald died in an ambulance enroute to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at Granite City. For unknown reasons, he is not listed on the Madison County Memorial but is listed on the St. Clair County Memorial.


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Trooper Arthur Paul Goetting Illinois State Police End of Watch: Sunday, February 4, 1951

Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: 1 year Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Struck by train Date of Incident: Sunday, February 4, 1951 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Goetting was killed when his patrol struck the engine of an Illinois Central passenger train at the Peter's Station crossing on Route 157 near Madison. His patrol car became stuck between the two engines and was dragged 15-feet before being knocked loosed by a switch standard. Trooper Goetting was killed on his one-year anniversary date with the Illinois State Police and was assigned to District 11. Trooper Goetting was a WWII veteran and survived by his wife.

Thomas is not listed on Madison County Memorial but is listed on the St. Clair County Memorial. While the accident occurred in Madison County, he died two days later in a St. Clair County Hospital.


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Harry B. Bradley Illinois State Police End of Watch: Thursday, October 24, 1957


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Thursday, October 24, 1957 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Harry B. Bradley was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol in Lawrenceville. A taxicab backed in front of him, causing him to swerve to avoid a collision. His patrol car went down an embankment and turned on its side, ejecting him. He was transported to Lake County Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries seven hours later. Trooper Bradley served with the Illinois State Police for 11 years and is a WWII veteran. He is survived by his wife and four children.


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Deputy Sheriff James R. Abel Madison County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Thursday, December 30, 1976

Biographical Info Age: 23 Tour of Duty: 3 months Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Thursday, December 30, 1976 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Abel was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an officer needs assistance call. His patrol car struck a patch of ice on Old Alton Road, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. The patrol caught fire as a result of the impact and Deputy Abel was killed. Deputy Abel had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Department for 3 months. He was survived by his parents.


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Marion

County


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Patrolman William Vaughn Centralia Police Department End of Watch: Monday, July 15, 1946


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, July 15, 1946 Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Vaughn was shot and killed as he and another officer arrested a man involved in an altercation with a woman. The officers were walking the man out of a hotel when the man pulled out a .22 caliber pistol and shot each officer once, killing Patrolman Vaughn. The suspect was then shot and killed by the wounded officer.


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Massac

County


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City Marshal Gus H. Crouch Metropolis Police Department End of Watch: Thursday, February 7, 1901


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, February 7, 1901 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Apprehended

City Marshal Gus Crouch was shot and killed in a saloon by two desperados from Kentucky. Marshal Crouch and his deputy were called at about 1530 hours to Daniel's Saloon where the two suspects were causing a disturbance. A desperate fight followed, in which Marshal Crouch was killed and his deputy was wounded. The Massac County sheriff promptly arrested and jailed both suspects. It was later discovered that one of the suspects formerly ran a saloon in Metropolis and held an old grudge against Marshal Crouch. Marshal Crouch had served as the Metropolis city marshal for three successive terms.


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City Marshal W. E. Oakes Metropolis Police Department End of Watch: Saturday, June 29, 1901


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, June 3, 1901 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Shot and killed

City Marshal W. E. Oakes succumbed to wounds he received almost four weeks earlier after being shot by a hotel and saloonkeeper whom he had told to remove a lewd woman from inside his saloon. At approximately 1000 hours, Marshal Oakes had delivered his order and turned to walk away when the keeper shot him in the back. Wheeling about, Marshal Oakes was able to fire three shots at the subject, killing him. Marshal Oakes died from his wound a little more than three weeks later. Marshal Oakes was filling the unexpired term of Marshal Gus H. Crouch who was shot and killed on February 7, 1901.


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Monroe County


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Sergeant Alfred J. Descher Columbia Police Department End of Watch: Monday, February 17, 1964


Incident Details Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle Date of Incident: Monday, February 17, 1964 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant Descher was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer at the scene of an accident on Route 3, just outside of the Columbia city limits. He had responded to the accident, checked for injuries, and then waited for members of the Illinois State Police, who were responding to the accident. As Sergeant Descher spoke with one of the responding officers a tractor-trailer traveling on the road jack-knifed, striking Sergeant Descher and the Illinois State Police car. Sergeant Descher was killed instantly and the state police officer suffered minor injuries. No charges were filed against the driver of the truck. Sergeant Descher had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and four sons.


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Perry County


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Night Marshal John Franklin Kelley DuQuoin Police Department End of Watch: Sunday, October 9, 1921


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, October 7, 1921 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Not available

Night Marshal John Kelley succumbed to gunshot wounds he received two days earlier after confronting a disorderly subject. After the subject had attempted to be served liquor at a diner on South Division Street at 2330 hours, he was refused. The subject then became disorderly which attracted the attention of Night Marshal Kelley. As he was being reprimanded for his behavior, the subject produced a gun, shot Night Marshal Kelley four times in the abdomen and fled the scene. Night Marshal Kelley was transported to Holden Hospital in Carbondale where he died two days later. Kelley was survived by his wife, daughter, stepson, sister, three brothers and mother.


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Village Marshal William Watts Tamaroa Police Department End of Watch: Thursday, August 4, 1881


Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Thursday, August 4, 1881 Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife Suspect Info: Executed in 1882

Marshal William Watts died after being stabbed in the chest by a suspect he was attempting to arrest for disturbing the peace. The suspect had held a grudge against Marshal Watts for a previous encounter the marshal had with the suspect's brother and had proclaimed he would kill the marshal if he ever attempted to arrest him. On the day of Marshal Watts' murder, the suspect had become drunk and was walking on the village's streets professing his hatred of Marshal Watts. Marshal Watts appeared and attempted to arrest the man. The suspect, who was holding a pocketknife, stabbed Marshal Watts in the chest, severing an artery. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Watts was able to fire at the suspect, striking him in the leg. The man was arrested, convicted, sentenced to death & executed by hanging on June 16, 1882.


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Pope County


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Deputy Sheriff F. M. Thomas Pope County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, April 12, 1886


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, April 12, 1886 Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Sheriff F. M. Thomas was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. A former Pope County treasurer, who was removed from office, had a warrant for his arrest issued against him after a bondsmen had brought suit to recover on a prior financial obligation. As an attempt was made to serve the warrant around midnight at the former treasurer's residence, he shot and killed Deputy Thomas with a pistol. Deputy Thomas was a leading candidate for sheriff. He was survived by his wife.


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Pulaski

County


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Trooper Forrest F. Spencer Illinois State Police End of Watch: Sunday, October 27, 1946

Biographical Info Age: 43 Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle Date of Incident: Sunday, October 27, 1946 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Trooper Forrest Spencer was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident near Olmstead, Illinois. Trooper Spencer was standing on the side of the road when a vehicle smashed into a crowd, killing him and three bystanders. The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Trooper Spencer was an 18-month veteran of the Illinois State Police; He is survived by his wife and two children.


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Sheriff Robert Aldrich Pulaski County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Saturday, September 14, 1963


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Saturday, September 14, 1963 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Sheriff Robert Aldrich was killed in an automobile accident while en route to conduct a raid at a house of ill fame. A vehicle being operated by a juvenile driver ran a stop sign and struck Sheriff Aldrich's car, killing him instantly. Sheriff Aldrich's wife, who was also traveling in the vehicle with him, was killed. The deputy who was driving the car was injured. Sheriff Aldrich had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his five children.


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Randolph

County


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Lieutenant Arthur L. Kisro Illinois Department of Corrections End of Watch: Tuesday, November 23, 1965


Incident Details Cause of Death: Assault Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 23, 1965 Weapon Used: Person Suspect Info: Convicted

Lieutenant Arthur Kisro, Lieutenant Lewis Paul and Correctional Officer George Wilson were killed during a riot at the Menard Correctional Center. The incident started when a flaming bottle filled with lacquer thinner was thrown at a guard tower, where the officer there was severely burned. A riot erupted and four of its leaders barricaded themselves and hostages in the kitchen. Lieutenant Paul died instantly from a stab wound to his heart when the riot broke out at about 16:15 hours in the inmate dining hall.

Lieutenant Kisro died at 18:15 hours from assault wounds to his liver and abdomen. Correctional Officer Wilson died at 20:40 hours from assault wounds to his liver and kidney. During the over four-hour stand-off, another injured correctional officer who was being held hostage and suffering


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from loss of blood, was given a transfusion through the bars of the kitchen door. The director of the Department of Public Safety was able to talk the inmates into surrendering at 20:40 hours. The four leaders of the uprising were convicted. Two of the inmates received 150-300 year sentences, one inmate received a 100-200 year sentence, and another inmate received a 50-75 year sentence. The convict who received the 50-75 year sentence was paroled on July 2, 1998. Lieutenant Kisro was survived by a son and daughter.


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Lieutenant Lewis M. Paul Illinois Department of Corrections End of Watch: Tuesday, November 23, 1965


Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 23, 1965 Weapon Used: Edged weapon Suspect Info: Convicted

Lieutenant Lewis Paul, Lieutenant Arthur Kisro and Correctional Officer George Wilson were killed during a riot at the Menard Correctional Center. The incident started when a flaming bottle filled with lacquer thinner was thrown at a guard tower, where the officer there was severely burned. A riot erupted and four of its leaders barricaded themselves and hostages in the kitchen. Lieutenant Paul died instantly from a stab wound to his heart when the riot broke out at about 16:15 hours in the inmate dining hall.

Lieutenant Kisro died at 18:15 hours from assault wounds to his liver and abdomen. Correctional Officer Wilson died at 20:40 hours from assault wounds to his liver and kidney. During the over four-hour stand-off, another injured correctional officer who was being held hostage and suffering


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from loss of blood, was given a transfusion through the bars of the kitchen door. The director of the Department of Public Safety was able to talk the inmates into surrendering at 20:40 hours. The four leaders of the uprising were convicted. Two of the inmates received 150-300 year sentences, one inmate received a 100-200 year sentence, and another inmate received a 50-75 year sentence. The convict who received the 50-75 year sentence was paroled on July 2, 1998. Lieutenant Paul was survived by two sons.


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Correctional Officer George L. Wilson Illinois Department of Corrections End of Watch: Tuesday, November 23, 1965


Incident Details Cause of Death: Assault Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 23, 1965 Weapon Used: Person Suspect Info: Convicted

Correctional Officer George Wilson, Lieutenant Arthur Kisro and Lieutenant Lewis Paul were killed during a riot at the Menard Correctional Center. The incident started when a flaming bottle filled with lacquer thinner was thrown at a guard tower, where the officer there was severely burned. A riot erupted and four of its leaders barricaded themselves and hostages in the kitchen. Lieutenant Paul died instantly from a stab wound to his heart when the riot broke out at about 16:15 hours in the inmate dining hall.

Lieutenant Kisro died at 18:15 hours from assault wounds to his liver and abdomen. Correctional Officer Wilson died at 20:40 hours from assault wounds to his liver and kidney. During the over four-hour stand-off, another injured correctional


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officer who was being held hostage and suffering from loss of blood, was given a transfusion through the bars of the kitchen door. The director of the Department of Public Safety was able to talk the inmates into surrendering at 20:40 hours. The four leaders of the uprising were convicted. Two of the inmates received 150-300 year sentences, one inmate received a 100-200 year sentence, and another inmate received a 50-75 year sentence. The convict who received the 50-75 year sentence was paroled on July 2, 1998.


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Auxiliary Policeman William Graves Sparta Police Department End of Watch: Thursday, December 9, 1976


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, December 9, 1976 Weapon Used: Rifle; .303 caliber Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Auxiliary Policeman Graves was shot and killed after responding to the scene of a parole violator who was shooting at officers with an Enfield rifle. The suspect had shot and wounded four other officers. The round that struck Auxiliary Policeman Graves had gone through the arm of another officer. The suspect was finally shot and killed by a state trooper.


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Joseph J. Cushman Illinois Dept. of Corrections End of Watch: Sunday, October 24, 1982


Incident Details Cause of Death: Assault Date of Incident: Sunday, October 24, 1982 Weapon Used: Blunt Object Suspect Info: Committed Suicide

Corrections Employee Joseph Cushman was bludgeoned to death by an inmate making an escape from the Menard Correctional Center. Cushman, who was an agricultural worker at the center, was found murdered after an inmate had stolen his pickup truck to make his escape. The inmate, who had been serving a 25 to 45 year sentence for murder at the time of the attack, was captured a few weeks later, convicted and sentenced to life. He hanged himself in his cell on December 12, 1988.

Corrections Employee Cushman had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for 19 years. He was survived by his wife of 32 years, a daughter and four sons.


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Correctional Officer Cecil H. Harbison Illinois Department of Corrections End of Watch: Friday, November 30, 1984

Biographical Info Age: 30 Tour of Duty: 6 months Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Friday, November 30, 1984 Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Shank Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Correctional Officer Cecil Harbison was stabbed to death at the Menard Correctional Center. A convicted murderer, who had been indecisive about going to the recreation yard, was left locked in his cell by Correctional Officer Harbison until the other inmates returned later that morning. When Correctional Officer Harbison turned the crank to permit the other inmates back into their cells, the suspect charged him, stabbing him a dozen times with a shank. The inmate was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but later committed suicide in his cell.

Correctional Officer Harbison had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for six months and would have become certified within a few weeks. He was survived by his wife and daughter.


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Chief of Police Lloyd Michael Jones Red Bud Police Department End of Watch: Monday, October 18, 1999


Incident Details Cause of Death: Heart attack Date of Incident: Monday, October 18, 1999 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Lloyd Jones suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a domestic violence call involving a hit-and-run. When Chief Jones arrived at the scene, he began to make contact with the victim but collapsed. He was transported to St. Clement Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chief Jones had served with the Red Bud Police Department for 6 years, and had a total of 20 years in law enforcement. He is survived by his six children and sister.


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Richland

County


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Chief William Henry Armsey Olney Police Department End of Watch: Sunday, July 28, 1940


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Sunday, July 28, 1940 Weapon Used: Rifle Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Chief Armsey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for beating a county sheriff's deputy. The man was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder. Chief Armsey had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife and three children.


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Saline County


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Deputy Sheriff Royce C. Cline Saline County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Friday, August 14, 1925


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, August 14, 1925 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Cline was shot and killed from ambush while attempting to arrest a bootlegger near Carrier Mills. The suspect was apprehended by the sheriff of Saline County three days later.


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Trooper Grady L. Sutton Illinois State Police End of Watch: Thursday, June 30, 1932

Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: 3 years Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, June 30, 1932 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: One shot and killed

Trooper Grady Sutton and Chief Daniel Law of the Harrisburg Police Department were shot and killed during an arrest. As Trooper Grady and Chief Law were escorting three suspects in a stolen car to jail, the violators drew weapons and opened fire on the officers. The officers stopped the vehicle at Poplar and Vine Streets directing the driver to City Hall for further questioning. Trooper Sutton stood on the left running board and Chief Law on the right running board of the vehicle. As the vehicle approached City Hall, the driver stepped on the accelerator and the men drew weapons, killing both officers. Trooper Sutton was struck in the chest and fell to the street near City Hall. Before being shot in the head and body, Chief Law was able to cling to the


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vehicle for four blocks, exchanging gunfire with the suspects and killing one of them until finally dropping from the vehicle. Trooper Sutton died from his wounds following emergency surgery shortly after midnight. The suspect killed by Chief Law was found in the abandoned vehicle ten miles north of Harrisburg. The other two fugitives were later captured in Virginia and returned to Illinois for trial where they both received life sentences. Trooper Sutton and Chief Law were buried in adjoining plots in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg. Trooper Sutton was a 3-year veteran of the Illinois State Police.


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Chief of Police Daniel Law Harrisburg Police Department End of Watch: Friday, July 1, 1932

Biographical Info Age: 30 Tour of Duty: Not available Badge Number: CHIEF

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, June 30, 1932 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: One shot and killed

Chief Law and Trooper Grady Sutton, of the Illinois State Police, were shot and killed while escorting three suspects in a stolen car to jail. The officers had stopped the vehicle at Poplar and Vine Streets and directed the driver to City Hall for questioning while Trooper Sutton stood on the left running board and Chief Law on the right running board of the vehicle. As the vehicle approached City Hall, the driver stepped on the accelerator and the men drew weapons, opening fire on the officers. Trooper Sutton was struck in the chest and fell to the street near City Hall. Before being shot in the head and body, Chief Law was able to cling to the vehicle for four blocks, exchanging gunfire with the suspects and killing one of them until finally dropping from the vehicle. Trooper Sutton died from his wounds following emergency surgery shortly after midnight. The


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suspect killed by Chief Law was found in the abandoned vehicle ten miles north of Harrisburg. The other two fugitives were later captured in Virginia and returned to Illinois for trial where they both received life sentences. Chief Law and Trooper Sutton were buried in adjoining plots in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg.


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Deputy Sheriff Henry Gilbert Healy Saline County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, February 8, 1937


Incident Details Cause of Death: Drowned Date of Incident: Monday, February 8, 1937 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Healey and Deputy James Tolbert drowned when their motorboat was floundered near Harrisburg, Illinois. The deputies and a third man were taking supplies to flood victims.


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Deputy Sheriff James Ezra Tolbert Saline County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, February 8, 1937


Incident Details Cause of Death: Drowned Date of Incident: Monday, February 8, 1937 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Tolbert and Deputy Henry Healy drowned when their motorboat was floundered near Harrisburg, Illinois. The deputies and a third man were taking supplies to flood victims.


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Deputy Sheriff Harrison Dunning Saline County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, January 28, 1952


Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Monday, January 28, 1952 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Dunning was killed in an automobile accident while transporting two juvenile girls to a home for delinquent children. Deputy Dunning had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.


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St. Clair County

St. Clair County LoDDs are contained in a separate document due to the number.


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Union County

No LODD


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Wabash

County


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Sheriff Alexander Compton Wabash County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Friday, December 21, 1906


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, December 21, 1906 Weapon Used: Shotgun Suspect Info: Apprehended

Sheriff Alexander Compton was shot and killed by an 18 year-old youth who was lying in wait in an alley in the southern part of Keensburg. Earlier, Sheriff Compton slightly injured the suspect when he had to forcefully take a shotgun away from him after he made the statement that he was going to kill his father. As Sheriff Compton walked by the alley the suspect shot him in the back. The suspect was arrested later that night and charged with Sheriff Compton's murder.


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Patrolman Aaron L. Youngman Mt. Carmel Police Department End of Watch: Friday, December 2, 1955


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Friday, December 2, 1955 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Committed to state hospital

Patrolman Youngman was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance at a local tavern. The suspect suddenly turned and shot Patrolman Young in the chest. The suspect was apprehended and committed to a state hospital where he later died.


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Washington

County


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City Marshal August H. Leker Nashville Police Department End of Watch: Wednesday, June 20, 1917


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 20, 1917 Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Marshal Leker and Washington County Sheriff Jacob "Jake" May were shot and killed after confronting a suspect, a former city marshal, who was disgruntled with his daughter's planned wedding. The suspect had earlier consented to his teenaged daughter's marriage, but developed a dislike for the groom. On the night before the wedding the suspect, in a drunken rage, tore up his daughter's wedding dress and assaulted her before she fled to the home of the groom's parents. Early on the morning of the wedding day, the suspect appeared at the home of the groom's parents, began threatening the family and demanding his daughter's return. After being unsuccessful, the suspect went to the Jankowski Saloon, going home only briefly to get his 16-gauge shotgun before returning to continue drinking.


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When leaving the saloon at 1230 hours, the suspect was confronted by Sheriff May and Marshal Leker who told the suspect to go home. As the suspect backed across the street, he stopped, pointed his shotgun at Sheriff May and both officers drew their revolvers.

The suspect shot at Marshal Leker twice, who returned fire wounding the suspect in the stomach, before dying from a blast to his chest. Turning to Sheriff May, the suspect fired once, killing him instantly with a blast to his head. The suspect was disarmed by the saloon's owner and died a couple of days later in a hospital.


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Sheriff Jacob K. (Jake) May Washington County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Wednesday, June 20, 1917


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 20, 1917 Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Sheriff May and Nashville City Marshall August Leker were shot and killed after confronting a suspect, a former city marshal, who was disgruntled with his daughter's planned wedding. The suspect had earlier consented to his teenaged daughter's marriage, but developed a dislike for the groom. On the night before the wedding the suspect, in a drunken rage, tore up his daughter's wedding dress and assaulted her before she fled to the home of the groom's parents. Early on the morning of the wedding day, the suspect appeared at the home of the groom's parents, began threatening the family and demanding his daughter's return.

After being unsuccessful, the suspect went to the Jankowski Saloon, going home only briefly to get


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his 16-gauge shotgun before returning to continue drinking. When leaving the saloon at 1230 hours, the suspect was confronted by Sheriff May and Marshal Leker who told the suspect to go home. As the suspect backed across the street, he stopped, pointed his shotgun at Sheriff May and both officers drew their revolvers. The suspect shot at Marshal Leker twice, who returned fire wounding the suspect in the stomach, before dying from a blast to his chest. Turning to Sheriff May, the suspect fired once, killing him instantly with a blast to his head. The suspect was disarmed by the saloon's owner and died a couple of days later in a hospital. Sheriff May had served with the Washington County Sheriff's Department for 3 years.


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Trooper Lory L. Price Illinois State Police End of Watch: Monday, January 17, 1927

Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: 3 years Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, January 17, 1927 Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber Suspect Info: Executed

Trooper Lory Price and his wife were shot and killed by members of a gang for revenge against his police work. The two were abducted from their home and taken away in separate cars. Trooper Price's body was found two days later with 18 gunshot wounds. His wife's body was found four months later in the bottom of a mineshaft. The leader of the gang was sentenced to death and hung for another crime before he could be charged with Trooper Price's murder. Machine guns were mounted on the church during Trooper Price's funeral as a security precaution in case the gangs attempted more harm during his funeral. Trooper Price was a 13-year veteran of the Illinois State Police, assigned to District 13.


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Patrolman D. Kyle Haslett Nashville Police Department End of Watch: Friday, June 8, 2001


Incident Details Cause of Death: Heart attack Date of Incident: Friday, June 8, 2001 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman D. Kyle Haslett suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to an emergency call in which another officer had been involved in a serious accident. After providing initial assistance at the scene, Patrolman Haslett began to direct traffic when he collapsed. Patrolman Haslett had served with the Nashville Police Department for 6 years. He is survived by his wife and child.


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Wayne County

No LODD


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White County


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City Marshal William F. Miller Carmi Police Department End of Watch: Wednesday, February 4, 1880


Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Monday, January 26, 1880 Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Marshal Miller was stabbed to death by a prisoner in the city jail. He had arrested the man earlier in the day for public drunkenness and had returned to the jail to check on the man. The suspect pulled out a shoe-knife and stabbed Marshal Miller. Although wounded, Marshal Miller chased the suspect and captured him. Marshal Miller succumbed to his wounds nine days later. The suspect was sentenced to life.


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Chief of Police Clarence Ritsch Carmi Police Department End of Watch: Saturday, May 26, 1934


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, May 26, 1934 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Sentenced to 99 years

Chief Ritsch was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to jail. The man had just been arrested for being drunk. As they walked to the jail the man reached inside of his coat pocket and fired a handgun. Although mortally wounded, Chief Ritsch was able to return fire. The suspect fled but was apprehended and sentenced to 99 years. Chief Ritsch had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife and eight children.


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Chief Dep Sheriff Lowell Alvin Proctor White County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, December 28, 1953


Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, December 26, 1953 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter

Chief Deputy Proctor succumbed to gunshot wounds received two days earlier when he responded to a disturbance call involving a group of men arguing in the streets. As Chief Deputy Proctor stepped out of his patrol car he was shot by a man who was hiding in nearby bushes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds two days later. The shooter was taken into custody about 40 minutes after the shooting. He was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to serve 7 to 12 years. Chief Deputy Proctor had been with the agency for nine years and was survived by his wife and six children.


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Investigator John Arthur (Red) Fletcher Ill Dept of Conservation - Law Enforcement End of Watch: Sunday, February 17, 1957



Investigator John Fletcher and Investigator Howard Bunting were killed in an automobile accident while on duty in White County. Investigator Fletcher and Investigator Bunting were traveling northbound on Route 1 heading to a district meeting. As a driver who was traveling southbound attempted to slow his vehicle, the brakes grabbed, causing his vehicle to strike the side of the officer's vehicle. Investigator Fletcher and the other driver were killed instantly and Investigator Bunting died as a result of his injuries six days later.


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Investigator Howard Russell Bunting Ill Dept of Conservation - Law Enforcement End of Watch: Saturday, February 23, 1957



Investigator Howard Bunting and Investigator John Fletcher were killed in an automobile accident while on duty in White County. Investigator Fletcher and Investigator Bunting were traveling northbound on Route 1 heading to a district meeting. As a driver who was traveling southbound attempted to slow his vehicle, the brakes grabbed, causing his vehicle to strike the side of the officer's vehicle. Investigator Fletcher and the other driver were killed instantly and Investigator Bunting died as a result of his injuries six days later.


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Williamson County


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Correctional Officer Vern M. Jarvis US Dept of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons End of Watch: Sunday, January 26, 1969


Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Sunday, January 26, 1969 Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife Suspect Info: Not available

Correctional Officer Vern Jarvis was stabbed 26 times with a homemade knife while on duty in the prisoners living quarters of the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. His body was found hidden in a utility closet by another officer. Investigation revealed that he had been stabbed by a prisoner who was seeking revenge against Officer Jarvis because the officer had confiscated the inmate's candy, fruit, and magazines when the inmate had been sent to a segregation unit. The inmate was convicted of Officer Jarvis' murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was later paroled in 1982. Correctional Officer Jarvis was a US Army veteran


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of WWII and the Korean War. He had served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, sister, and two brothers.


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Correctional Officer Merle E. Clutts US Dept of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons End of Watch: Saturday, October 22, 1983


Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Saturday, October 22, 1983 Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Shank Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Correctional Officer Merle Clutts was killed when he was stabbed by an inmate with a homemade prison shank at the Federal prison in Marion, Illinois. The suspect was being escorted back to his cell after having a shower when another inmate slipped him a shank. The suspect then ran down the tier and attacked Correctional Officer Clutts who he had a vendetta against. By the time the officers got the suspect off Correctional Officer Clutts and him to safety he had been stabbed 40 times. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Just eight hours later Correctional Officer Robert Hoffmann would be murdered in the same prison in an unrelated incident. Correctional Officer Clutts had served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 19 years.


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Correctional Officer Robert L. Hoffmann US Dept of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons End of Watch: Saturday, October 22, 1983


Incident Details Cause of Death: Stabbed Date of Incident: Saturday, October 22, 1983 Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Shank Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Correctional Officer Robert Hoffmann was stabbed to death by an inmate in the Marion, Illinois Federal Prison. He and two other officers were escorting an inmate from a recreation cage back to his cell when another inmate slipped him a shank. He then attacked and began to stab the officers. Correctional Officer Hoffmann dragged one of the officers to safety after he was stabbed and then returned to the tier to save the second officer, who was still being attacked. As he rescued the second officer the inmate stabbed him as well. He was able to rescue the second officer also before collapsing into the arms of his son, who was also a corrections officer at the facility. Because of Correctional Officer Hoffmann's heroic actions neither of the other officers died of their wounds.


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The inmate was convicted of Correctional Officer Hoffmann's murder and sentenced to life in prison. The murder of Correctional Officer Hoffman took place just eight hours after Correctional Officer Merle Clutts was murdered in an unrelated incident in the same prison.


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Deputy Sheriff Dane Ray Johns Williamson County Sheriff's Department End of Watch: Monday, July 26, 2004

Biographical Info Age: 45 Tour of Duty: 22 years Badge Number: WC-22

Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental) Date of Incident: Monday, July 26, 2004 Weapon Used: Officer's shotgun Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Johns was accidentally shot and killed when his department-issued shotgun discharged when he removed it from his patrol car at the end of his shift. The incident occurred when he attempted to secure the weapon for the night. The shotgun's trigger was depressed by his other equipment, which then caused the weapon to discharge. Deputy Johns was transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds. Deputy Johns had served with the Williamson County Sheriff's Department for 22 years. He had been recognized Deputy of the Year in 2003. He is survived by his wife and three young children.

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