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Patrolman John J. Gilhooly | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman

John J. Gilhooly

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, November 14, 1969

Biographical Info

Age: 21
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 1 month
Badge Number: 3502

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 13, 1969
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman John J. Gilhooly and Patrolman Frank G. Rappaport were ambushed by members of the radical group Black Panthers on a false call of a "man with a gun."

As the officers entered a gangway between two buildings at 5824 S. King Drive the man opened fire with a shotgun from a porch below, striking Patrolman Rappaport in the chest and Patrolman Gilhooly in the face and neck. The subject then shot Patrolman Rappaport again as he lay on the ground, killing him.

Patrolman Gilhooly was transported to Billings Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds the following day. One subject was shot and killed by other officers and another was wounded. Two more escaped from the scene.

Patrolman Gilhooly had served with the Chicago Police Department for 13 months. He was survived by his father, brother, and sister. His father also served with the Chicago Police Department at the time of the incident.