Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, July 26, 1973
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 11801
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 26, 1973
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Committed
Patrolman Louis Cullotta was shot and killed as he was sitting in a restaurant having dinner at 1038 West Wilson Avenue.
An assailant walked into the establishment, drew a revolver, and shot Patrolman Cullotta. Later investigation revealed that the gunman was seeking revenge against Patrolman Cullotta over an interrogation that had occurred three years earlier.
The 22-year-old suspect was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state mental facility. On November 27th, 1978, he committed suicide in Kankakee State Hospital.
Patrolman Cullotta had served with the Chicago Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.