Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, August 8, 2004
Add to My HeroesMichael Patrick Gordon
Police Officer Michael Gordon was killed when the squad car he was riding in was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.
Officer Gordon and his partner were on patrol as they approached the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Sacramento Avenue. When they entered the intersection, a vehicle struck the squad car. Both officers were ejected.
Officer Gordon was transported to Stroger Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His partner was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and listed in critical condition.
The driver of the other vehicle died during surgery from injuries sustained in the collision. Test results showed he had a blood-alcohol level of .177.
Officer Gordon was United States Army veteran. He had served with the Chicago Police Department for two years and was assigned to the Harrison District Station. He previously served for two years as a police officer with the Riverside, Illinois Police Department.
Officer Gordon is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. Officer Gordon’s father is a retired assistant chief of the Riverside Police Department. Three of Officer Gordon's relatives also served with the Chicago Police Department; a brother, a cousin, and an uncle.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 18751
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in collision
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1,642 ReflectionsDear Michael...I lit a candle in memory of your 50th Birthday yesterday, at my parish church, which is St. Michael's in Annadale, VA. I prayed that you are resting peacefully, in God's perpetual light, even while watching over your children, your dear parents, your brothers, and all of your Gordon family. God bless you, and know that you are not forgotten.
Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato
February 21, 2024
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