Morton Grove Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, October 9, 1989
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: 109
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 9, 1989
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Convicted
Patrolman Barry Shalin was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Main Street.
The subject was arrested and convicted in connection with Patrolman Shalin's death.
Patrolman Shalin had served with the Morton Grove Police Department for 19 years.