Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: 9 years
Badge # 4707
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/14/1970
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Apprehended
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Patrolman James Alfano was shot and killed while investigating a report of a gang fight that was about to take place. He was driving through an alley but was blocked by an obstruction in the roadway. As his vehicle was stopped a sniper opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Two suspects were later taken into custody.
Patrolman Alfano had served with the Chicago Police Department for nine years and was assigned to the Gang Investigation Section. He was survived by his wife and two children.
