Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 30 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Illinois
Incident Date: 11/16/1973
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Convicted of murder
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Officer Glen Bright was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary in railroad yards in Chicago, Illinois.
Officer Bright was placing the suspect under arrest when a struggle began. The suspect gained control of Officer Bright's gun and fired one shot, killing Officer Bright. The suspect was later captured and convicted of Officer Bright's murder.
Officer Bright had served with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department for 20 years and in law enforcement for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.
