Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, August 16, 1970
Add to My HeroesJames Alfano, Jr.
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 between 66th Place and 67th Street near Stony Island Avenue but was blocked by an obstruction in the roadway. As his vehicle was stopped, a sniper opened fire on him, fatally wounding him.
Seven suspects were later taken into custody and charged with Patrolman Alfano's murder, including the shooter. The seven suspects were members of the Black P. Stone Nation Gang, Chicago's largest and most dangerous gang with more than 100,000 members. The shooter was one of the three leaders of the gang. All seven were tried for murder and acquitted.
Patrolman Alfano was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who 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.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 4707
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, August 14, 1970
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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View all 97 ReflectionsBlessed are the peace makers for they shall be called children of God. Rest in peace Brother.
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