Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 28, 1983
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 16469
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 28, 1983
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 6 months
Police Officer Wayne Klacza was killed by an intoxicated driver in front of the Harrison Street Police Station at 3151 West Harrison Street.
He observed the vehicle driving erratically and was attempting to protect a pedestrian from the motorist when the car fatally struck him.
The driver of the vehicle was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to six months in jail.
Officer Klacza had served with the Chicago Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and three children.