Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, October 16, 1970
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 5670
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 16, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman John Matonich was shot and killed while investigating an incident on Madison Street in front of Gate 1 of the Chicago Stadium, where he had been assigned for traffic duty.
A subject had just robbed a cab driver of cash and then stole the taxi. As he fled he crashed into two parked cars in front of the stadium. When Patrolman Matonich went to investigate he was shot by the suspect five times. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
Patrolman Matonich had served with the Chicago Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife.