Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, August 7, 1922
Add to My HeroesPhillip Reitz
Chief of Detectives Phillip Reitz was shot and killed after responding to a call of a citizen who feared for his life during a labor unrest.
At about 4:30 am, a non-striking railroad shop foreman was being threatened by 500 striking workers who had surrounded his house on Garnsey Avenue in Joliet. When officers arrived, the railroad workers fatally shot Chief Reitz in the heart, killing him instantly.
The striker who allegedly shot Chief Reitz was shot and killed by the Will County Sheriff, who was also wounded in the head and leg.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Illinois
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsChief Reitz,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 7, 2022
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