Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, April 30, 1931
Add to My HeroesAnthony L. Ruthy
Patrolman Anthony Ruthy was shot and killed and Patrolman Patrick Durkin was mortally wounded by a man they attempted to arrest at the Chicago Public Library on Michigan Street.
The man, wanted for a bank robbery in Neponset eight days earlier, had gone to the library to meet his wife who helped police set up a trap for him. When he saw the officers approaching he produced a pistol and opened fire. Both Patrolman Ruth and Patrolman Durken, along with a third officer, were struck in an exchange of fire. The subject ran up Randolph Street but was tackled by a store clerk and arrested by police.
Patrolman Ruthy died minutes later. Patrolman Durkin died at a local hospital two days later.
The subject was convicted of murdering both officers on May 29th, 1931, and was subsequently executed in the electric chair on October 16th, 1931.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 4158
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1931
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 30, 2012
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