Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, February 24, 1930
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 5618
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 24, 1930
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman John J. Ryan was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant on an armed robber at 1589 Clybourn Avenue.
During the arrest, the felon began to resist. He produced a revolver and opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Ryan.
Patrolman Ryan's killer was fatally wounded in the exchange and died later that evening.
Patrolman Ryan was survived by his wife and two children.