Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, July 24, 1933
Add to My HeroesJohn G. Sevick
Patrolman John Sevick was shot and killed by a prisoner who was attempting to escape from the Cook County Courthouse, at 26th Street and California Avenue, at approximately 10:30 am.
The subject had obtained a gun smuggled to him by his sister while in a holding cell at the courthouse. After subduing the court bailiff he started making his way through a courtroom where he was confronted by Patrolman Sevick and another officer.
The prisoner and officers exchanged shots and Patrolman Sevick was killed. The suspect was wounded and arrested a short time later. He was convicted of Patrolman Sevick's murder and executed in the electric chair on April 20, 1934.
Patrolman Sevick was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge 6576
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed in 1934
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