Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, July 17, 1960
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 9775
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 17, 1960
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Melvin L. Gossmeyer was killed when he was struck by a fleeing hit-and-run driver at the intersection of 106th Street and Avenue L. The driver was apprehended at the scene of the crash and convicted of charges stemming from the incident.
Patrolman Gossmeyer was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and three children.