Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, April 13, 1934
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 700
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 13, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1934
Patrolman John Officer was shot and killed as he interrupted an armed robbery in progress at 302 E. 43rd Street.
While on patrol he observed suspicious activity inside of a shoe shop. Upon entry, he discovered three armed offenders robbing the patrons and clerks. A gun battle ensued and Patrolman Officer was fatally wounded.
Two of the suspects were apprehended and subsequently executed in October 1934.