Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, September 4, 1987
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 29 years
Badge Number: 9593
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 4, 1987
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Morrison was killed when his patrol car was broadsided at the intersection of 15th Street and Ashland Avenue by a drunk driver.
While working special employment for Public Housing North, Officer Morrison learned of a man with a shotgun in the area. Accompanied by other officers, Morrison responded to the scene. During the response, his police vehicle was struck broadside by a vehicle traveling at a high speed, driven by a drunk driver who failed to yield right of way at an intersection. The violent impact resulted in Officer Morrison's death.
Officer Morrison had served with the Chicago Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.