Orland Park Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, April 19, 1973
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: April 19, 1973
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Albert Haupt was accidentally shot and killed when his service revolver fell from its holster and discharged, with one round striking him in the chest.
Patrolman Haupt had served with the Orland Park Police Department as a part-time officer for two years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, father, sister and two brothers.