Hometown Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, May 13, 1957
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: May 13, 1957
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer John Patterson was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
The suspect escaped after Officer Patterson's vehicle struck a gas pump at a service station near the intersection of
Officer Patterson had served with the Hometown Police Department for less than one year. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter and brother.