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Police Officer John F. Lynch | Chicago Police Department, Illinois Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer

John F. Lynch

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, August 19, 1982

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: 20 years

Badge # 11189

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 8/19/1982

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer John Lynch died after suffering a massive heart attack while transporting a deceased person.

Officer Lynch and his partner were assigned to process a deceased body that was inside a residence. They carried the body from the house to the squadrol on a portable stretcher and then into the hospital to be pronounced by a doctor. Once inside the hospital emergency room, Officer Lynch suffered a massive heart attack and could not be revived.

Officer John Lynch is survived by his wife and three children.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Lynch. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 27, 2012

 

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