Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, March 8, 1951
Add to My HeroesCorwin Lynn McConkey
Sergeant Corwin McConkey succumbed to gunshot wounds received two weeks earlier during a traffic stop near Cisco, Illinois. While he was examining the man's license the man suddenly produced a handgun and shot Sergeant McConkey in the abdomen and chest. Although seriously wounded, Sergeant McConkey was able to return fire at the fleeing car. He was taken to John Warner Hospital in Clinton where he succumbed to his wounds two weeks later.
The suspect escaped but committed suicide two days later.
Sergeant McConkey had served with the Illinois State Police for ten years and was assigned to District 10. Sergeant McConkey was a WWII Navy veteran and survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 39
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, February 24, 1951
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
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