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Patrolman Arthur G. Abrams | Alorton Police Department, Illinois Alorton Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Arthur G. Abrams

Alorton Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, June 5, 1975

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 1 year, 7 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/5/1975

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Arthur Abrams was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance involving an uncle and his nephew.

The nephew was able to disarm Patrolman Abrams' partner and then shot Patrolman Abrams in the chest, killing him.

Patrolman Abrams had served with the Alorton Police Department for over 1½ years and was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his wife, six daughters and three sons.

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Rest in Peace, Patrolman Abrams. Your sacrifice is not forgotten

Officer 11169
April 21, 2012

 

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