Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, July 17, 1970
Add to My HeroesAnthony N. Rizzato
Patrolman Tony Rizzato and Sergeant James Severin were shot and killed by gang members while patrolling community housing for an all-volunteer "Walk and Talk" project.
As the officers proceeded across the Seward Park baseball field, the assailants opened fire from an apartment window. Both officers were mortally wounded in the attack.
The purpose of the shooting was to seal a pact between two rival gangs. Three adults and one juvenile were later apprehended and charged with murder. The two shooters, ages 17 and 23, were convicted of murder and sentenced to 100 to 199 years in prison. In 2021, one of his killers was released on parole.
Patrolman Rizzato had served with the Chicago Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and brother, who was also a Chicago Police Officer.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 12407
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender 100-199 years in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsI played baseball on that very field the day of the shooting. We had left the field maybe an hour or two before the shooting. It was a sad day! I was 15 years old. Our trophies and end of season ceremony was dedicated to those two beautiful police officers.
Derrick Young
Cabrini Green Resident
October 29, 2024
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