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Patrolman Joseph V. Isaacs | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

Joseph V. Isaacs

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Saturday, October 10, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: Not available

Badge # 5914

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/10/1931

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Isaacs, on vacation, tried to quell a disturbance in the Spanish Tavern Café at 11851 South Michigan Avenue. In an attempt to save a woman from being beaten by a man, he drew his revolver, but was disarmed and shot twice.

Officer Isaacs was taken to the Roseland Community Hospital where he died of his bullet wounds the following morning.

Officer Isaacs was assigned to the Kensington Station. His wife, two sons, parents and brother survived him.

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

Officer 11169
April 27, 2012

 

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